Christmas Day bids to end 38-year Derby-Leger double drought and Irish Champion Stakes brings York rematch in unmissable week
The Racing Post previews a major weekend in Flat racing, highlighting the Betfred St Leger and the Irish Champion Stakes. The article focuses on the horse 'Christmas Day' attempting to secure a rare Derby-Leger double.
Why it matters
This event represents a significant milestone in horse racing history, as the double has not been achieved since 1987.
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One of Flat racing's biggest weekends is just days away, with Classics and Group 1s happening on both sides of the Irish Sea. The Betfred St Leger and the Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes are the feature events, but there are also big-name races for fillies and mares, and for the two-year-olds who will make up next year's Classic generation.
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