St Leger Stakes Collection

Ormonde, 1883-1904, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

The Doncaster Winners: St. Leger - "Knight of St. George"; Doncaster Cup - "Virago", 1854. At the end of the racing season of last year

Doncaster Race-Course, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Doncaster Race-Course, 1850. Horse racing in Yorkshire. The influx [of spectators] was continuous and immense, and we venture to say that what Doncaster has lost in the grade of its supporters was

Doncaster Races - the Dead-Heat for the St. Leger Stakes... 1850. Creator: Unknown
Doncaster Races - the Dead-Heat for the St. Leger Stakes, between "Voltigeur" and "Russborough" - "Bolingbroke" third, 1850

Doncaster Races - the Road to the Course, 1850. Creator: Edmund Evans
Doncaster Races - the Road to the Course, 1850. Horse racing in Yorkshire. The Meeting attracted an immense and very respectable assemblage

Launcelot and Maroon, c1840s, (1911). Launcelot (1837-1861) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire best known for winning the classic St Leger Stakes in 1840

Race for the Great St. Leger Stakes, 1836. Approbation - Off in good Style, (1837). Jockeys and their horses taking part in the St Leger Stakes flat horse race at Doncaster

Doncaster Races, the Dead-Heat for the St Leger Stakes, between "Voltigeur"and "Russborough"
1096871 Doncaster Races, the Dead-Heat for the St Leger Stakes, between " Voltigeur" and " Russborough", " Bolingbroke" Third (engraving) by English School

Doncaster Race Course during the Great St. Leger Race, 1824
3085955 Doncaster Race Course during the Great St. Leger Race, 1824, from The English Spy, pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

"Imperieuse, "the Winner of the St Leger Stakes, at the Doncaster Meeting, 1857 (engraving)
1609109 " Imperieuse, " the Winner of the St Leger Stakes, at the Doncaster Meeting, 1857 (engraving) by Hall, Harry (1814-82) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Imperieuse)

The Race for the St Leger, 1874 (engraving)
1589509 The Race for the St Leger, 1874 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Race for the St Leger, 1874)

Foigh-a-Ballagh, the winner of the Great St. Leger... 1844. Creator: Unknown
Foigh-a-Ballagh, the winner of the Great St. Leger and Grand Duke Michael Stakes, drawn by Herring, 1844. The racehorse Faugh-a-Ballagh was the first Irish-bred horse to win the St Leger Stakes at

The Baron, the winner of the Great St. Leger 1845 - drawn by Herring, 1845. Racehorse and jockey Frank Butler:a portrait of the winner of " the Doncaster St

Thoroughbred Sire Blair Athol, winner of the Derby & St Leger 1864, c1879
Thoroughbred Sire " Blair Athol", winner of the Derby & St Leger 1864, c1879. Blair Athol (1861-1882), British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire, winner at Epsom Derby and St Leger Stakes

Velocipede, Winner of the St. Leger, 1828, c1828, (1929). Artists: Edward Duncan, J Webb
Velocipede, Winner of the St. Leger, 1828, c1828, (1929). After John E. Ferneley (1782-1860). From The Story of British Sporting Prints, by Captain Frank Siltzer

Filho Da Puta, 1812-1835, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Queen of Trumps, 1832-1843, (1911)
Queen of Trumps, 1911. Queen of Trumps (1832-1843) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and broodmare best known for winning the classic Oaks and St Leger Stakes in 1835

West Australian, 1850-1870, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Stockwell, 1849-1871, (1911)
Stockwell, 1911. Stockwell (1849-1871) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Voltigeur, 1847-1874, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Russborough, 19th century, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Foig-A-Ballagh, c1841-1860, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Wool Winder, 1904-1928, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Voltigeur and the Flying Dutchman, 1847-1874, (1911). Voltigeur (1847-1874) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1

Sir Tatton Sykes, 1842-1860, (1911). Sir Tatton Sykes (1843-1860), who also raced under the name Tibthorpe, was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1

Charles XII, Winner of the St. Leger 1839, (1911). Charles the Twelfth (1836-1859) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire best known for winning the classic St Leger Stakes in 1839

The Colonel, 1825-1847, (1911)
The Colonel, 1911. The Colonel (1825-1847) was a British-bred Thoroughbred racehorse and sire best known for running a dead heat in the Epsom Derby and winning the St Leger Stakes in 1828

Rockingham, 1830-1842, (1911)
Rockingham, 1911. Rockingham (1830 - c. 1842) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire best known for winning the classic St Leger Stakes in 1833. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1

Bayardo, 1911. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Isinglass (bay), 1890-1911, (1911)
Isinglass (bay), 1911. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Touchstone, 1831-1861, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Blacklock, 1814-1831, (1911). Blacklock (1814 - 24 February 1831) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse who won seventeen of his twenty-three races. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1

The Rt. Hon. The Earl of Lichfields Elis. Winner of the St. Leger 1836, 1911. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

The Start for the St. Leger, 1851, 1911. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

The Race for the St Leger 1851 - Newminsters Year, c1851. Artist: JH Engelheart
The Race for the St Leger 1851 - Newminsters Year, c1851. Newminster (1848-1868), British Thoroughbred racehorse who won the St. Leger Stakes in 1851. After Henry Thomas Alken (1785?1851)

Matilda Beating Mameluke, St. Leger, 1827, 1827. Artist: Benjamin Herring
Matilda Beating Mameluke, St. Leger, 1827, 1827. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXIV, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1929]

Race for the Great St. Leger Stakes, 1836, 1837. Artist: John Harris
Race for the Great St. Leger Stakes, 1836, 1837. After James Pollard (1792-1867). From Connoisseur Extra No. 5 - Old Sporting Prints by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur Magazine, London, 1908]

St. Leger Horses In Front of the Doncaster Stand, c1901, (1903). Artist: WW Rouch
St. Leger Horses In Front of the Doncaster Stand, c1901, (1903). Doncaster Racecourse, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, hosts the St Leger Stakes and the Racing Post Trophy

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"St Leger Stakes: A Historic Race of Champions" Step into the world of horse racing history with the prestigious St Leger Stakes. Since its inception in 1776, this renowned race has witnessed legendary moments that have shaped the sport. From Ormonde's dominance from 1883 to 1904 to Launcelot and Maroon's thrilling battles in the 1840s, each edition has left an indelible mark. In 1836, Approbation and Off showcased their exceptional skills as they dashed towards victory in good style. The following year, Doncaster Races witnessed a dead-heat between "Voltigeur" and "Russborough, " with "Bolingbroke" securing a respectable third place. The Great St. Leger Race of 1824 transformed Doncaster Race Course into a spectacle of excitement and anticipation. Imperieuse triumphed at the Doncaster Meeting in 1857, etching her name among the elite winners. Engraved memories capture historic moments like no other - such as the intense competition during The Race for the St Leger in 1874 or Foigh-a-Ballagh's glorious win in 1844. The Baron emerged victorious under Herring's skilled hand in 1845 while Blair Athol claimed both Derby and St Leger titles in1864. Velocipede stole hearts when he galloped his way to victory in1828, leaving spectators awestruck by his speed and grace. And let us not forget Filho Da Puta, whose legacy lives on even after his passing from1812 to1835. The St Leger Stakes is more than just a race; it represents tradition, passion, and excellence within equestrian sports. As each year unfolds new tales of triumph and heartbreak on these hallowed grounds, we eagerly await future champions who will add their names to the illustrious list of St Leger winners.