1 – This year’s St Leger has drawn a field of 14 three-year-olds. It stands as the first of three Classic races where colts, geldings, and fillies go head-to-head. Among the contenders, four are fillies: Burning Hedge, Mighty Gully, Pretty Perfect, and Hansa. The most recent filly to claim victory was Thalita in 2023.
2 – Four stallions currently at stud are each represented by two runners in the 2025 St Leger:
- Buzz Nightmare: Big Buzz (out of Tarkari) and Mighty Gully (out of Lady Exotic)
- Sensational Slam: Beneison (Benediction) and Pretty Perfect (Black Bombshell)
- Hedge Fund: Burning Hedge (Burning Clearance) and Bob The Builder (Sound of Miracle)
- Soul Warrior: Sensational Soul (Red Gold) and I Dream Again (Lady Najariya)
3 – Only two trainers are double-handed in this year’s event: Jason DaCosta, with I Dream Again and Prince Roy; and Gary Subratie, with Sensational Soul and Pretty Perfect.
4 – Of the 14 jockeys scheduled to ride in the St Leger, four have already savoured success in this prestigious race: Omar Walker, Raddesh Roman, Shane Ellis, and Reyan Lewis.
5 – Shane Ellis leads the pack with five St Leger victories: Typewriter (2012), Relampago (2014), Marquesas (2018), Supreme Soul (2015), and Calculus (2021).
6 – Demar Williams is the sole rider from the latest Jamaica Racing Commission School graduating class of December 2024 to earn a mount in the 2025 St Leger.
7 – Among the 12 trainers represented this year, five have already celebrated St Leger glory:
- Jason DaCosta: Thalita (2023) and Intrestntimesahead (2024)
- Gary Subratie: Nipster (2020) and Calculus (2021)
- Patrick Lynch: Blue Vinyl (2022)
- Richard Azan: Labeeb (1997) and Mark My Word (2010)
- Everal Francis: Commanding Chief (2011)
