FREE e-GUIDE: Doncaster Betfred St Leger Festival 2026 – celebrate the 250th anniversary and win tickets
From the historic 250th St Leger Stakes to Ladies Day glamour, Frankie Dettori, Daisy Tomlinson, Mark Wright, Jordan North, family fun and the chance to win tickets – read our FREE page-turning e-Guide.
Turn the pages of our FREE St Leger 2026 eMag below and discover everything you need to know about the 250th St Leger Festival.
The countdown is on to one of the biggest sporting occasions in Doncaster’s history – and you can now read our St Leger 2026 supplement online for free, packed with everything you need to know before the four-day festival.
The Betfred St Leger Festival returns to Doncaster Racecourse from Thursday, September 10 to Sunday, September 13, with 2026 marking the historic 250th running of the St Leger Stakes – the world’s oldest Classic.
Our special supplement brings together the big stories, personalities, racing, fashion and entertainment surrounding this landmark anniversary.
There’s also the chance to win a pair of County Enclosure tickets to Betfred St Leger Ladies Day, with four pairs up for grabs.
The festival begins with Betfred Ladies Day on Thursday, September 10, combining top-class racing with fashion and entertainment.
Doncaster fashion and lifestyle creator Daisy Tomlinson, sister of pop star Louis Tomlinson, has created this year's Ladies Day Style Guide and will join Mark Wright to judge the Style Awards. Mark will then keep the celebrations going with a live DJ set after racing.
Friday's Betfred Gents Day features the historic Doncaster Cup and the return of the Leger Legends Stakes, with Frankie Dettori set to get back in the saddle. After racing, Ellie Sax Presents Ibiza Anthems Live will bring the sounds of the White Isle to Doncaster.
Then comes the big one.
Saturday, September 12 is Betfred St Leger Day, featuring the 250th running of the Group 1 St Leger Stakes over one mile, six furlongs and 115 yards. Capital Breakfast's Jordan North will take over the DJ booth after racing for the anniversary party.
The festival finishes with Sunday Funday, with racing, family entertainment and special appearances from PAW Patrol favourites Chase and Skye.
Our e-Guide also looks at the horses in contention for the historic race.
Point of Law, carrying the Royal silks, is among 27 entries, raising the prospect of a memorable Royal success. The last Royal winner was Dunfermline in 1977.
The £700,000 race also has Betfred Derby winner Christmas Day among its leading entries, while trainer Aidan O'Brien could chase an historic tenth St Leger victory.
Whether you're heading to Doncaster for the racing, dressing up for Ladies Day, taking the family on Sunday or simply want to follow one of the biggest events in the city's history, our special eMag is your guide to the celebrations.
Turn the pages of our FREE St Leger 2026 e-Guide and discover everything you need to know about the 250th St Leger Festival.