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Doncaster St Leger meeting opens with Park Hill and May Hill contests

The four-day Doncaster meeting begins with two Group Two races, while Sky Sports Racing also covers action from Lingfield, Worcester and ParisLongchamp.

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Doncaster’s four-day St Leger meeting begins on Thursday with the Group Two Park Hill Fillies’ Stakes and May Hill Stakes, with all races broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing.

Consent and Danielle are among the nine runners listed for the Park Hill. Consent finished second in last year’s race before winning the Prix de Royallieu, but has since struggled to reproduce that form. Cheekpieces are being applied for the contest.

Danielle was fourth in last year’s Park Hill and won the Bronte Cup on her seasonal return. She was later disappointing at Goodwood and is seeking a stronger performance under William Buick.

Unbeaten Musical Times heads the May Hill field after winning both starts. The Charlie Appleby-trained filly is stepping up to Group Two level, having defeated Scommessa Sicura at Newmarket before following up at Yarmouth.

The programme also includes the £300,000 Weatherbys 2-Y-O Stakes, where Night In Vegas is among the leading contenders after finishing fifth in the Coventry Stakes and winning the £200,000 Tattersalls Somerville Auction Stakes.

Sky Sports Racing will also show meetings at Lingfield, Worcester and ParisLongchamp, including the Group Three Prix Gladiateur.

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