Count Bezukhov looks to strike again on St Leger trials day

Today on Sky Sports Racing: Count Bezukhov looks to strike again on St Leger trials day Plenty of top jockeys and trainers head to Doncaster this afternoon for St Leger Trials day, before attention switches to more top action at Newbury; Watch the action - live on Sky Sports Racing - from 2.10pm. Tuesday 7 July 2026 19:28, UK Count Bezukhov looks the one to beat in our feature contest from Doncaster today - live on Sky Sports Racing. 2.45 Doncaster - Irish raider Count Bezukhov bids to continue the winning thread The inaugural renewal of this Betfred St Leger Trial Novice Stakes is the feature on a quality card at Doncaster. Count Bezukhov was an eyecatcher when third on debut at Leopardstown and duly followed up in a decent maiden at the Curragh next time. He steps up to 12 furlongs here and should relish the extra yardage and go well despite conceding the penalty under Billy Loughane. Shoof Baeed made a winning start to his career at Redcar, defeating the short-priced favourite, and is entitled to step forward again. - BHA warns of 'severe financial implications' after affordability checks confirmed - Calandagan bounces back in style at Saint-Cloud Andrew Balding's Hatteen, rated 82, receives weight from his main rivals and the form of his second behind Point Of Law at Newbury might put him in the frame. David Egan takes the ride on the enigmatic Poker for Amo Racing, whilst According To Mark looks to get his head in front after back-to-back second-placed efforts. 2.10 Doncaster - Appleby newcomers' debut in Champagne Trial Charlie Appleby holds a strong hand in a cracking-looking Betfred Champagne Trial at 2.10pm. Ottoman Chief is a fascinating debutant who cost 2.2m guineas as a yearling and is a half-brother to Grade 2 winner Ottoman Fleet. Billy Loughnane takes the ride, and he must be monitored in the betting. Stablemate Quest For Stars, a son of the great Sea The Stars, was a €700,000 yearling at the Deauville Arqana sales in August and merits respect on his first outing under Connor Planas. Others to note include Amir Lehbab, who was third on his debut at Newbury and ought to be sharper for that effort, while Bulletsnap completes the shortlist for the Haggas team. This son of Minzaal ran a promising third on debut and could step forward in the hands of Cieren Fallon. 6.17 Newbury - Macau & My Boo Boo contest valuable novice Macau and My Boo Boo contest an excellent edition of this valuable Juddmonte EBF Restricted Novice Stakes at Newbury. My Boo Boo ran a race full of promise when runner-up at Windsor last month and must be feared as he heads up to six furlongs under new pilot Jason Watson. The Archie Watson-trained Macau was slowly away when third on his first start at Wolverhampton and he could be open to further improvement granted a quicker start. Shadwell colt Mirzimaan and Desert Legend rate each-way players, whilst the in-form Tom Dascombe stable are represented by Webster - who makes his debut. Best of the rest At Doncaster, the James Fanshawe-trained Room Fourteen is likely to be popular with bettors in the Betfred 'The Classic Bookmaker' Handicap. Classic winning jockey Billy Loughnane in the saddle is a big plus for this gelding, who has struck gold on two of his last three starts. Up 4lbs for that good run of form, he will need to improve once again. Over at Newbury, the 5.13pm Win Races With Jonathan Portman EBF Fillies' Restricted Novice Stakes sees some nice types feature. Of those with experience, Angel Sense will be looking to end a luckless run with success for Marco Botti. At 7.27pm, Grizedale heads 12 runners for the Pump Technology Engineered To Perform Handicap.