Talking Horses: big market mover Galileo Chrome has Leger in his sights


‘We’re seriously considering Doncaster,’ says Joseph O’Brien of the recent Navan winner, who has shortened to 8-1 from 20s

A fascinating new contender looks set to be added to the St Leger conversation, as Joseph O’Brien is poised to send over Galileo Chrome for the Doncaster Classic. The Irish horse has probably sailed under the radar for most British-based punters as the public chatter has centred on Santiago and Pyledriver but he impressed in winning the Yeats Stakes at Navan a week ago.

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