Thurles Update. Going, Jockey Changes and Non-Runners

On the anniversary of the 250th St Leger, the Leger Legends are hoping to raise as much money as possible through the annual Doncaster fundraiser, with Frankie Dettori set for his first ride in the UK since 2023.

Trainer Jessica Harrington’s recent Group 1-winner Hotazhell has come out of last month’s German success well and is on course for the Irish Champion Stakes next month.

The John Nallen-trained Minella Rockett (7/2) was a last-gasp winner of the TRM Bioactive Energy Boost Handicap for jockey Raeese Holahan, who has enjoyed a successful return from injury in the last few weeks. The three-year-old son of New Bay was a gutsy winner in the Galway Festival, and back up to a mile and a quarter, showed that he has stamina in reserves as he chased down the Aidan O’Brien-trained Port of Spain to get up right on the line in what is a third success in a row.