St Leger winner back in work as Baaeed steps up preparations for Champions Day

St Leger winner

David Egan was reunited with his St Leger winner Eldar Eldarov when the son of Dubawi was put to work on the Al Bahathri Polytrack by trainer Roger Varian for an impressive first piece of exercise since winning at Doncaster.

The KHK Racing-owned colt holds an entry in the Group 2 Long Distance Cup at Ascot on British Champions Day but is also under consideration for the Group 1 Prix Royal-Oak at Longchamp.

DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: David Egan celebrates with the trophy after riding Eldar Eldarov to win the Cazoo St Leger Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse on September 11, 2022 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

David Egan was in a jubilant mood after winning the St Leger on Eldar EldarovCredit: Eddie Keogh (Getty Images)

Dewhurst contender

Roger Varian also braved the fog on the Limekilns trial ground on Friday morning to put his Group 1 Darley Dewhurst Stakes contender Sakheer through his paces.

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David MilnesNewmarket correspondent

Published on 30 September 2022inNews

Last updated 19:45, 30 September 2022

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