Sports News Blitz’s racing expert Jeff Mexico has escaped from a Siberian gulag and is back to fork out some more great tips for this Saturday afternoon’s action.
It’s St Leger Day at Doncaster. Therefore, we have a packed ITV card to get through. The card includes five contests from Town Moor, two from Chester, and a sneaky Group 1 at Leopardstown.
Jeff Mexico’s racing tips
The Bayeux Tapestry is over in the UK. Meanwhile, the middle classes have already snapped up all the exhibition tickets.
Most of them are wearing spectacles that hang from a cord. Demand to see this old piece of fragile cloth is through the roof.
That is exactly how I’m planning on seeing or stealing it. Naturally, I’ll be going through the roof.
Everyone knows all museum security is incredibly feeble. In 2004, I bribed a Norwegian guard with salt liquorice. Then, I stole The Scream from the Munch museum.
I hung it in my downstairs toilet for several years. However, the British Museum should be even easier.
It is only protected by a handful of retired librarians. They need to go to the toilet every 12 minutes. As a result, they create huge gaps in the surveillance.
Once I’ve got my mitts on this piece of Norman propaganda, I think it will make an excellent tea towel. After all, it’s what King Harold would have wanted.
Anyway, I need to win some money for my train fare to London. So, here are some horse tips.
13:30 (Chester) – 1m 4 1/2f Virgin Bet Stand Cup (Listed)
Win tip: Dubai Honour
No each-way here because it’s a tiny field. Therefore, I can’t see past clear favourite Dubai Honour.
He has a sizeable class and ratings advantage over these rivals. In addition, he has genuine Group 1 form.
He was only beaten by a neck in the Group 1 Tancred Stakes. He also finished fourth in the Australian Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
Those races came against much stronger opposition. Meanwhile, a third at Newbury last time was disappointing.
However, he was only 1¾ lengths behind the winner. Haggis and Fallon are also in good recent form.
Finally, the softer ground should suit.
13:45 (Doncaster) – 7f Betfred Champagne Stakes (Group 2)
Win tip: Breacher
Another single tip. It’s that time of year, I suppose.
Breacher finished third in the Group 3 Solario Stakes. He was only a length behind the winner.
Importantly, it was his first run in 60 days. Therefore, he was entitled to be a little green.
He can handle 7f. Furthermore, his winning debut at Salisbury was particularly encouraging.
The odds also look appealing.
14:20 (Doncaster) – 5 1/2f Betfred Portland Handicap
Main tip: Twilight Calls
Transformed by a visor and is in great form. Latest win came at Goodwood in a 23-runner handicap, which bodes well for this big-field sprint. Doncaster record is positive and is already a course winner. Stall seven draw is also a positive. Jockey Saffie Osborne has a good relationship with him.
Each-way tip: Eternal Sunshine
Defending Portland winner and has a manageable race weight. Arrives in good form with a win and a second.
14:55 (Doncaster) – 7f Betfred Park Stakes (Group 2)
Win tip: More Thunder
Official rating of 119 is a major plus and 2026 form is much better than latest fifth suggests. Was second in the Lockinge and Queen Anne Stakes and fourth in the Summer Mile. Return to easier ground is a positive as fifth in Deauville was on good to firm and he’s won with a bit more juice in the turf. Seven furlongs suits better, fitness should be better than rivals having run less than a month ago, and Tom Marquand stays in the saddle.
Each-way tip: Qirat
Finished second in latest effort at Goodwood, only beaten by half a length. Returning to 7f on good to soft looks like a good move. A proven Group-level performer and is consistent at this level.
15:35 (Doncaster) – 1m 6 1/2f Betfred St Leger (Group 1)
Win tip: Christmas Day
The last Classic of the season and my money is going on Christmas Day, who won the Derby by three lengths on soft ground. Was then second in the Irish Derby and third in the Great Voltigeur, which makes for an impressive G1 resume. Proven soft-ground ability and can help Aidan O’Brien break out of his slump in form.
Each-way tip: Highwayman
Recent transformation into a 1m6f winner since stepping up in distance is to be noted, especially at this price. If Saffie Osborne can go one better here, she’ll become the first female jockey to win a British Classic.
15:55 (Leopardstown) – 1m Coolmore America ‘Justify’ Matron Stakes (Group 1)
Win tip: Blue Bolt
Exceptional 2026 form, winning her last four starts which include two G1s and a G2. Has already beaten her main rival, Precise, twice and has the best official rating in the race.
Each-way tip: True Love
Won the 1000 Guineas over the same distance and receives 5lb from Blue Bolt. Has already beaten Precise before that was reversed in the Irish version of the race. Her price is the main appeal here, though.
16:15 (Doncaster) – 1m PJ Towey Construction Handicap
Main tip: Scoville
Has won twice over 1m and can improve over current mark. Daniel Tudhope is an interesting booking and he’s from the Haggas yard. Good price but has never run at Doncaster, and the ground might be an issue.
Each-way tip: Mezcala
Is already a Doncaster winner over course and distance, and has already proved himself in this grade in a big field. Shows best form in these conditions.
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