The King and Queen could be on course for a first St Leger
victory since Queen Elizabeth II’s famous triumph with Dunfermline
after Point Of Law enhanced his Classic credentials with an
impressive success at Newmarket.
The John and Thady Gosden-trained colt, owned by Their
Majesties, landed the Group Three Bahrain Trophy on the opening day
of the July Festival, immediately strengthening hopes that he could
end the Royal Family’s long wait for victory in the oldest of
Britain’s five Classics.
Following the victory, bookmakers cut Point Of Law to 12-1 for
the Betfred St Leger at Doncaster in September.
The three-year-old was bouncing back from a disappointing
fourth-place finish in the Queen’s Vase at Royal Ascot, producing a
much-improved display to defeat Galiyan by half a length.
Jockey James Doyle believes the colt has all the attributes
needed for Doncaster.
“It’s great to ride a winner in the royal silks, especially as
they are very important people in our sport,” he told the Racing Post.
“Things didn’t go to plan at Royal Ascot with Point Of Law but
he’s done little wrong in his career so far.
“I thought he would win when I kicked as he stays very well. He
would have no problem with the St Leger trip.”
Trainer John Gosden also suggested the Classic is firmly under
consideration.
“It’s never easy coming here after Royal Ascot, but he’s done
that well,” he said.
“He had to circle the whole field at Ascot, but had a better
trip here. He could be a Leger horse but he likes summer ground, so
we’ll know more later on.”
The victory has revived hopes that the Royal Family could
finally end a wait stretching back almost half a century.
The late Queen Elizabeth II remains the last monarch to win the
St Leger, triumphing with Dunfermline in 1977 during her Silver
Jubilee year.
King Charles came close to ending that drought in 2023 when
Desert Hero, inherited from his late mother, finished a gallant
third after arriving at Doncaster on the back of victories at Royal
Ascot and Glorious Goodwood.
Although Desert Hero failed to overhaul the front two, his
placing gave the King and Queen encouragement that another Classic
success was within reach.
Point Of Law now appears to offer Their Majesties another
genuine opportunity.
The colt also received an immediate form boost after Hatteen,
who finished behind him in a maiden at Newbury earlier this season,
went on to win the St Leger Trial at Doncaster less than an hour
after the Bahrain Trophy.
Should Point Of Law line up at Doncaster in September, he will
bid to become the first horse carrying the Royal colours to win the
St Leger since Dunfermline etched her name into racing history 48
years ago.
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