St Leger day at Doncaster (Pictures and Results)

By Jon Vine

16 Sep 2023

Jon Vine 16 Sep 2023

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A gallery of photos and full results from Doncaster on September 16th
Continuous won the St Leger for Aidan O'Brien
Sandrine, Annaf and Iberian also claimed ITV wins

Queen Camilla (L) Lady Halifax (C) and King Charles III (R) on the balcony watching The Betfred Park Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse. (Getty)

Despite the timely arrival of King Charles III and Queen Camilla ahead of the 2023 St Leger, it wasn't to be for Desert Hero fans as Aidan O'Brien's Continuous ran out a worthy winner of the season's final Classic. Read a recap of the St Leger and watch a replay of the finish here on our website.

It wasn't a good day for favourite backers at Doncaster, as both Rosallion and Spycatcher were turned over. Iberian caused the upset in the Champagne Stakes, earning quotes of 25/1 for next year's 2000 Guineas, before Sandrine claimed victory in the Group Two Park Stakes.

A successful meeting for Mick Appleby was capped in style when Annaf won the Portland Handicap. William Haggas then claimed some recompense for Desert Hero's St Leger defeat when La Yakel justified favouritism in the ten-furlong handicap.

God's Window made a winning debut for John & Thady Gosden in the one mile maiden. The curtain then came down on another tremendous St Leger Festival with the Hippo Pro 3 Sealant Handicap, where Liberty Lane edged out Sonny Liston in a thrilling finish.

St Leger Day Photos

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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Tom Marquand riding Iberian win The Betfred Champagne Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Tom Marquand riding Iberian win The Betfred Champagne Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Tom Marquand riding Iberian win The Betfred Champagne Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Tom Marquand riding Iberian (maroon/yellow cap) win The Betfred Champagne Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Tom Marquand riding Iberian (maroon/yellow cap) win The Betfred Champagne Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Tom Marquand riding Iberian (maroon/yellow cap) win The Betfred Champagne Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: ITV commentator, Richard Hoiles (L) and racecourse commentator Mike Cattermole (R) in position for the meeting at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Rossa Ryan riding Annaf (green/white) win The Betfred Portland at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Rossa Ryan riding Annaf (green/white) win The Betfred Portland at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Rossa Ryan riding Annaf (R, green/white) win The Betfred Portland at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Rossa Ryan riding Annaf (R, green/white) win The Betfred Portland at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: A general view as runners make their way down the track during The Betfred Portland at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Rossa Ryan riding Annaf (R, green/white) win The Betfred Portland at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Queen Camilla (L) Lady Halifax (C) and King Charles III (R) on the balcony watching The Betfred Park Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Queen Camilla (L) Lady Halifax (C) and King Charles III (R) on the balcony watching The Betfred Park Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: John Warren (L), Queen Camilla (C) Lady Halifax (2R) and King Charles III (R) on the balcony watching The Betfred Park Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Oisin Murphy riding Sandrine (white/green) win The Betfred Park Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Queen Camilla (2R) Lady Halifax (R) and John Warren(L) on the balcony watching The Betfred Park Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Oisin Murphy riding Sandrine (white/green) win The Betfred Park Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Oisin Murphy riding Sandrine (white/green) win The Betfred Park Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Oisin Murphy riding Sandrine (white/green) win The Betfred Park Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: King Charles III at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: King Charles III with Queen Camilla at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: King Charles III with Queen Camilla at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: King Charles III with Queen Camilla at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: King Charles III at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: King Charles III at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: King Charles III at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Ryan Moore riding Continuous (purple/white) win The Betfred St Leger Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Ryan Moore riding Continuous (purple/white) win The Betfred St Leger Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Jockey Ryan Moore with his winners jockeys cap at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Ryan Moore riding Continuous (purple/white) win The Betfred St Leger Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Ryan Moore riding Continuous (purple/white) win The Betfred St Leger Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Ryan Moore poses at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Ryan Moore riding Continuous (purple/white) win The Betfred St Leger Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Tom Marquand riding Iberian win The Betfred Champagne Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Tom Marquand riding Iberian (maroon/yellow cap) win The Betfred Champagne Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: ITV commentator, Richard Hoiles (L) and racecourse commentator Mike Cattermole (R) in position for the meeting at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Rossa Ryan riding Annaf (green/white) win The Betfred Portland at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Rossa Ryan riding Annaf (R, green/white) win The Betfred Portland at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: A general view as runners make their way down the track during The Betfred Portland at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Queen Camilla (L) Lady Halifax (C) and King Charles III (R) on the balcony watching The Betfred Park Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: John Warren (L), Queen Camilla (C) Lady Halifax (2R) and King Charles III (R) on the balcony watching The Betfred Park Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Oisin Murphy riding Sandrine (white/green) win The Betfred Park Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Queen Camilla (2R) Lady Halifax (R) and John Warren(L) on the balcony watching The Betfred Park Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: King Charles III at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: King Charles III with Queen Camilla at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: King Charles III with Queen Camilla at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: King Charles III with Queen Camilla at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: King Charles III at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: King Charles III at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: King Charles III at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Ryan Moore riding Continuous (purple/white) win The Betfred St Leger Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Jockey Ryan Moore with his winners jockeys cap at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Ryan Moore poses at Doncaster Racecourse on September 16, 2023 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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