Talk:St. Leger Stakes
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Local legend where I live states that the Ledger was first run in a round field near Firbeck, (near Maltby, Rotherham) (which is where a St Ledger or St Ledgers lived). Such a field exists. Not been able, as of yet, to back this up with any meaty evidence bar the field and word of mouth. Anyone know any real detail about the history of the race? -Nommo
- [1] says it was founded by a Lieutenant Colonel Anthony St Leger (note: no D in the middle of the name) in 1776, and run for its first three years in Cantley (near Doncaster) before moving to Doncaster itself in 1779. This is the best I've come up with, but I'll try to track down something more definite in the library or something. --Camembert
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- Best to ignore my spellings... An A.B. St Leger Esq. lived at Park Hill, Firbeck. I see also that the local CAMRA branch make passing reference to the story. But so far I can't find anything more substancial than gossip. -Nommo
[edit] Quality of Horses
I don't think the quality of the horses in the St Leger is "significantly worse" than those in the other English classics. In the last two seasons the classic races were given the following official ratings:
2005: 2000 Guineas - 116; 1000 Guineas - 113; Derby - 125; Oaks - 115; St Leger - 117
2004: 2000 Guineas - 122; 1000 Guineas - 115; Derby - 122; Oaks - 120; St Leger - 120
The 'Leger' isn't exactly adrift is it?
Zafonic 19:30, 3 April 2006 (UTC)
I disagree, I think that Motivator or Hurricane Run would have won the Leger last year if they had entered as was shown in the arc. Im not saying its a poor race, but horses that would have a good chance of winning choose not the enter which isnt the case for the other classics Lazmac 22:04, 3 April 2006 (UTC)
- Do we have a link to these official ratings? Average Earthman 04:22, 4 April 2006 (UTC)
