The runners and riders have been confirmed for the 2024 St Leger at Doncaster Racecourse on Saturday 14th September.
Seven runners will go to post for the final classic of the UK Flat season this weekend.
Aidan O'Brien is bidding for an eighth victory in the famous race and he will have a trio of superstars leading the charge at Doncaster.
Illinous could take all the beating after taking the honours in the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot and placing in the Grand Prix de Paris and Great Voltigeur Stakes.
The unbeaten Jan Brueghel, who landed the Gordon Stakes at Glorious Goodwood, and convincing St Leger trial winner Grosvenor Square complete a formidable Ballydoyle team.
The main challenge for the record-breaking trainer could come from You Got To Me, who was supplemented in the build up to the race, while Sunway, runner-up in the Irish Derby, also shouldn't be discounted.
Deira Mile and Wild Waves complete the entries for the prestigious event at Doncaster.
2024 St Leger Runners and Riders
There are seven confirmed runners for the 2024 St Leger at Doncaster.
- Deira Mile (Jason Watson)
- Grosvenor Square (Gavin Ryan)
- Illinois (Wayne Lordan)
- Jan Brueghel (Sean Levey)
- Sunway (Christophe Soumillon)
- Wild Waves (Danny Tudhope)
- You Got To Me (Hector Crouch)
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