History of St Leger
One of the oldest of Britain’s five Classics, the St Leger Stakes is named after its founder, Colonel Anthony St Leger, who established a race on Doncaster’s Cantley Common in 1776. It’s the final leg of the English Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing and over the centuries, has become an unmissable event in Britain’s social and sporting calendar.
About the St Leger Festival 2025
Steeped in history, the four-day St Leger Festival is a glamorous and iconic event that is sure to impress anyone who attends. Culminating on the fourth day with the legendary St Leger Stakes, this festival promises an electric atmosphere and an impressive fixture list.
Recent renovations to the Doncaster Racecourse also means you can expect the very best in contemporary hospitality. So, whether you’re attending Opening Day, Ladies’ Day, Cup Day, St Legers’ Day or the entire St Leger Festival, you can feel confident that VIPs will experience the best, from helicopter flight to departure.