Hi all,

Apologies for the late posting of yesterday’s column. I was so caught up preparing my Day 2 preview for subscribers that I only realised it was still waiting to be published as they went into the stalls for the first race.

Day 2 of Doncaster’s St Leger Festival brings the Group 2 Betfred Howard Wright Doncaster Cup (3.00). Last year’s winner Sweet William heads the market to follow up. The speedy two-year-olds take centre stage in the Group 2 Flying Childers Stakes (2.25). ITV Racing has five live races from Town Moor and also shows the rescheduled Group 3 Dick Poole Fillies’ Stakes from Salisbury, lost to waterlogging last week.

Inside today’s main piece you can read my quick thoughts on the seven ITV races.

First though something you might find interesting regarding handicap favourites.

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Before turning my attention to Doncaster, a few words on Irish Champions Weekend. The headline act is Saturday’s Group 1 Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown. Twelve stood their ground at the five-day stage.

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Racing is on strike today, so there’s no action this side of the Irish Sea on Wednesday. Still, the weekend promises plenty with the St Leger and Irish Champions Weekend fast approaching.

Inside today's main piece you'll find some trainers to note at the Doncaster St Leger Festival.

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Inside today’s main piece you’ll find my thoughts on Arc Trials Day, plus two eyecatchers from last week’s racing.

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