The Doncaster 2023 St Leger Festival’s third day takes place on Saturday, September 16th at Doncaster Racecourse.
The 3rd day of the Doncaster St Leger Festival is called “Donny’s Day” and features the Doncaster Cup, Sceptre Stakes and Flying Childers Stakes.
The penultimate day of the iconic Cazoo St Leger Festival attracts some of the most prestigious racing of the week with the Doncaster Cup, the oldest race currently run under the rules of horse racing and the final leg of the Stayer’s Triple Crown, taking centre stage. This is also THE day to celebrate all things great about Doncaster and is affectionately known as ‘Donny’s Day’.
With lots of runners and some tricky handicaps, we take a look at the runners, and riders and give our selections.
Find out more about the Doncaster St Leger Festival Day Three Horse Racing:
Contents
- 1 Day Three Racing of the Doncaster St Leger Festival
- 2 Doncaster St Leger Festival Day Three Betting Offers 2023
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Summary of The Doncaster St Leger Festival Day 3
- 5 2023 Doncaster St Leger Festival Posts
- 6 Keywords Associated With Doncaster St Leger Festival Day Three Racing
Day Three Racing of the Doncaster St Leger Festival
Here are the full racecards of the 3rd-day racing of the Doncaster St Leger Festival 2023 Day 3:
| RACE | GRADE | LENGTH | PRIZE MONEY | AGES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sceptre Stakes | Group 3 | 7f | £60,000 | 3 Years Old + Fillies & Mares |
| Mallard Handicap | Class 2 | 1m6½f | £40,000 | 3 Years Old + |
| Doncaster Cup Stakes | Group 2 | 2m2f | £100,000 | 3 Years Old + |
| Flying Childers Stakes | Group 2 | 5f | £70,000 | 2 Years Old |
| Flying Scotsman Stakes | Listed | 7f | £30,000 | 2 Years Old |
| Irish EBF Maiden Stakes | Class 3 | 7f | £15,000 | 2 Years Old (EBF Eligible) |
| @WillHillRacing Handicap | Class 2 | 6½f | £20,000 | 3 Years Old + |
| Classified Stakes | Class 3 | 1m2f | £15,000 | 3 Years Old + |
13:50 Champagne Stakes
The opening race of Day 3 of the St Leger Festival is the Champagne Stakes.
This race is a Class 2 race and is run a distance of 7 furlongs.
Our tip for the Champagne Stakes is Rosallion.
14:25 Betfred Portland
Up next is the Betfred Portland.
This listed Class 2 race runs a total distance of 5 and a half furlongs.
Our tip for the Betfred Portland is Call Me Ginger.
15:00 Betfred Park Stakes
The third race on the 3rd Day of the festival is the Park Stakes.
This group 2 race runs 7 furlongs.
Our tip for the Park Stakes is Spycatcher.
15:35 Betfred St Leger Stakes
Race number 4 is the St Leger Stakes.
A total of 1 mile, 6 furlongs and a half furlongs are run in this Group 1 race.
Our tip for the St Leger Stakes is Continuous.
16:10 PJ Towey Construction Handicap
The 5th race to take place is the PJ Towey Construction Handicap.
This race is a Class 2 race with a distance of 1 mile and 2 furlongs.
Our tip for the PJ Towey Construction Handicap is La Yakel.
16:45 British Ebf 40th Anniversary Maiden Stakes
The 6th race to take place on Day 3 is the Maiden Stakes.
The distance of this race is 1 mile long.
Our tip for the Maiden Stakes is Deira Mile.
17:20 Hippo Pro 3 Sealant Handicap
Race number 7 on Day 3 of the festival is the Sealand Handicap.
This class 2 race holds a distance of 1 mile.
Our tip for the Sealand Handicap is Sonny Liston.
Doncaster St Leger Festival Day Three Betting Offers 2023
Here are the best betting offers for the 3rd day of the 2023 Doncaster St Leger Festival.
- Bet365 bet 10 get 50 betting offer
- Betfred bet 10 get 60 betting offer
- Bet365 ITV racing betting promotion
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main races on Donny Day?
The main races on Donny Day – the third day of the St Leger Festival – are The Doncaster Cup, Sceptre Stakes and Flying Childers Stakes.
It is one of the most popular racing days at Doncaster of the whole year.
Where is the St Leger meeting held?
The St Leger meeting is held at Doncaster racecourse in early September.
Summary of The Doncaster St Leger Festival Day 3
The third day of the Doncaster St Leger Festival features some tricky handicaps but the jewel in the crown is the Doncaster Cup, Sceptre Stakes and Flying Childers Stakes.
With the horse racing being broadcasted on ITV make sure to make the most of the bet365 special bonus for televised races.
If you enjoy the betting side of the Doncaster St Leger Festival you might enjoy these specific pages.
- 2023 Doncaster St Leger Festival Day 1 Tips
- 2023 Doncaster St Leger Festival Day 2 Tips
- 2023 Doncaster St Leger Festival Day 4 Tips
2023 Doncaster St Leger Festival Posts
Here are all the related articles to the Doncaster St Leger Festival 2023:
- bet365 St Leger Festival
- Champagne Stakes
- Doncaster Cup
- Doncaster St Leger Festival Day 1
- Doncaster St Leger Festival Day 2
- Doncaster St Leger Festival Day 3
- Doncaster St Leger Festival Day 4
- Flying Childers Stakes
- May Hill Stakes
- Park Hill Stakes
- Sceptre Stakes
- St Leger
- St Leger Festival
- St Leger Festival Betting Sites
If you do choose to bet, please bet responsibly.
Keywords Associated With Doncaster St Leger Festival Day Three Racing
- 2023 Doncaster St Leger Festival Day 3 Racing
- Doncaster St Leger Festival 2023 Day Three Preview
- 2023 Doncaster St Leger Festival Day Three Races
- 2023 Doncaster St Leger Festival Third Day Runners
- 2023 Doncaster St Leger Festival 3rd Day Betting Odds
