Aidan O'Brien Trains Scandinavia to Historic Third Consecutive St Leger Win at Doncaster

Scandinavia, trained by Aidan O'Brien and ridden by Tom Marquand, won the 249th St Leger at Doncaster, marking O'Brien's historic third consecutive victory in the world's oldest Classic. Marquand, stepping in for the injured Ryan Moore, held off strong challenges from stablemates Stay True and Derby winner Lambourn, as well as the late charge of 14-1 outsider Rahiebb, to secure a thrilling finish. Scandinavia, the 2-1 favorite, demonstrated toughness on soft ground conditions, impressing with his temperament and resilience throughout the race. The victory was celebrated before a packed crowd, a notable change from the quieter, Covid-restricted event Marquand won in 2020. O'Brien's dominance in the St Leger highlights his continued excellence, with Scandinavia following Jan Brueghel and Continuous as winners in recent years. Marquand expressed pride in riding for Ballydoyle and acknowledged the honor of contributing to O'Brien's legacy in this prestigious race.