St Leger Festival Day Three Betting Tips: Can Spanish Mission bring the Doncaster Cup home?

Steel Bull came seventh in the Phoenix Stakes, though he hit his head in the stalls and broke two teeth. He had won the Molecomb Stakes over this trip at Goodwood, which Coral ambassador Jim Crowley thinks is a much better reflection of his quality.

Doncaster 15:15

The Doncaster Cup looks very hard to call, with last year’s winner Stradivarius being saved for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. Nayef Road was also a surprise absentee from the final declarations.

That means Spanish Mission could be the one to beat, if he can handle the rise in trip. He had enough to beat Nayef Road last term but had underwhelmed for much of this year. However, the four-year-old may have turned the corner with a Listed victory at Chester last time out.

After winning all six of his starts this year, Sir Mark Prescott’s Revolver takes a big step up here, while Eagles by Day has decent form at Group level.

Doncaster 15:45

Wil One Ruler rule them all? He looks a handy prospect, having shaped well behind Etonian on his debut, then going on to win at Sandown among a 16-strong field.

Spycatcher looked very strong when finishing second to Gear Up in the Acomb, and though he’s still a maiden, he looks close to a breakthrough. Laneqash could also pose a threat after his debut win at Ascot.

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