Salesgate and the St Leger
First run in 1776, the St Leger used to rate as one of the premier racing events in the world and continues to provide an interesting spectacle.
10th September 2014
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First run in 1776, the St Leger used to rate as one of the premier racing events in the world and continues to provide an interesting spectacle.
When making a list of outstanding stallions, it is easy to focus on a few big horses, rather than an individual stallion’s overall stud record.
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