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ITV Racing Tips on September 11th - Top tips on day two of the St Leger Festival

Jon Vine

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Last updated: Thu 10 Sep 2026 15:54

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Free tips for the ITV races on Friday 11th September
The St Leger Festival continues at Doncaster on Friday
Agamemnon and Silver Lake feature in our selections

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Doncaster racecourse. (Getty)

Friday's Tips

ITV Racing Schedule
1:15pm Doncaster - Flying Scotsman Stakes Tips
1:50pm Doncaster - Leger Legends Classified Stakes Tips
2:25pm Doncaster - Flying Childers Stakes Tips
3:00pm Doncaster - Doncaster Cup Tips
3:35pm Doncaster - Premier Fillies' Handicap Tips

Doncaster's St Leger Festival rolls into its second day on Friday. The Doncaster Cup headlines another strong card, which also features two important races for juveniles, the Flying Childers and the Flying Scotsman Stakes.

Here are my best betting tips for Friday's ITV Races at Doncaster.

ITV Racing Schedule

Time	Title
1:15pm	Betfred Flying Scotsman Stakes (Listed Race) 7f
1:50pm	Betfred Leger Legends Classified Stakes (Class 5) 1m
2:25pm	Carlsberg Danish Pilsner Flying Childers Stakes (Group 2) 5f
3:00pm	Betfred Howard Wright Doncaster Cup Stakes (Group 2) 2m2f
3:35pm	British Stallion Studs EBF Premier Fillies' Handicap (Class 2) 1m4f

ITV Racing Tips - Friday 11th September

1:15pm Doncaster - Flying Scotsman Stakes Tips

The two Godolphin runners are sure to be popular in Friday's opener. However, I'm going to take them both on with VARZI (14/1), in the hope that this step up to seven furlongs brings about further improvement.

Karl Burke's colt started out over five furlongs at York in the spring, finishing second to 102-rated Cut A Dash. Varzi wasn't seen again until August, when Sam James made all aboard the youngster to claim a commanding victory in a six-furlong maiden at Pontefract, beating a subsequent winner by three and a half lengths.

I'm surprised that Burke started Varzi out over the minimum distance, given that his dam was a Listed winner over a mile on heavy ground. This son of Havana Grey must have been showing plenty of speed at home during the early part of the year. Burke's youngster shaped as though seven furlongs would be well within his range at Pontefract, and the stable has been in excellent form of late. At 14/1, Varzi looks a good value option.

1:50pm Doncaster - Leger Legends Classified Stakes Tips

An interesting concept, but I've got no interest in backing any of the runners in this year's Leger Legends. Caragio, ridden and trained by Adam Kirby, is the only one who might tempt me into opening my wallet.

2:25pm Doncaster - Flying Childers Stakes Tips

Having struggled against the older sprinters in the Nunthorpe, Pershaada is the hot favourite for this juvenile contest. There are, however, several runners at appealing prices, including Prix Robert Papin winner Tokaido, who'll be reunited with regular rider Tony Piccone after the Frenchman missed the Ebor Festival due to travel problems.

Another who catches the eye at the prices is AGAMEMNON (20/1). Richard Hughes' colt has danced plenty of big dances already this season, recording top-four finishes in the Rose Bowl and Prix de Cabourg before finishing fourth in the Gimcrack last time out.

Kieran Shoemark's mount broke so well in the Gimcrack that he was forced into making the running. Agamemnon couldn't quite sustain his challenge from the front, but battled on bravely to finish three lengths behind Arapaho Gold in fourth, while the other horses who raced prominently dropped out of the back of the TV.

Danny Tudhope takes the ride on Friday, and he shouldn't have to lead, with likely front-runners Carry The Flag and Fast Track drawn on his side. Dropping back to five furlongs seems like a smart move too, and any juice left in the Doncaster ground will be to Agamemnon's advantage.

3:00pm Doncaster - Doncaster Cup Tips

Read our full guide to the 2026 Doncaster Cup to find out who we've backed in Friday's feature.

Visit our Doncaster Cup Live Stream page to watch any of Friday's races via a mobile or tablet.

3:35pm Doncaster - Premier Fillies' Handicap Tips

William Haggas won this race three years ago with Sea La Rosa, who went on to score at Group One level the following season. SILVER LAKE (9/4) has looked every inch a Pattern-level performer in recent starts, and she can land a four-timer in this valuable contest.

Silver Lake struck on her handicap debut at Salisbury in July, before following up with an excellent victory during Glorious Goodwood. Saffie Osborne rode the favourite patiently at the Ebor Festival, waiting for the gaps to open. Once they did at the two-furlong pole, Silver Lake quickly found her stride, but was forced to battle bravely to beat Pendella, who enjoyed the run of the race out in front.

I thought Silver Lake was very good value for that victory, and a six-pound rise seems a little lenient. Another success here would surely see Haggas target some Black Type before the year is out.

Verdict

St Leger Festival Day 2 Tips

Friday's top tips for Doncaster:

Silver Lake

3:35pm Doncaster

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Varzi E/W

1:15pm Doncaster

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Agamemnon E/W

2:25pm Doncaster

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