The oldest racecourse and the oldest classic racing event :)
The St. Leger horse race is run on a 14.6 furlong route - equal to 1 mile 6 furlongs 132 yards.
In the U.S.,they are,The Kentucky Derby,The Preakness Stakes,and The Belmont S takes.Affirmed was the last horse to win it,in 1978.There hasn't been a winner since,but many have been close.In the 70's,three hosres won it.Secretariat in '73,Seattle Slew in '77,and affirmed in '78.
Doncaster Racecourse, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England
One mile six furlongs, run at Doncaster racecourse in South Yorkshire
leger = light
The St. Leger Stakes is run at Doncaster Racecourse, in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England.
Fernad leger was trainign to be an architect
Leger Hotel was created in 1851.
Roger Leger died in 1965.
Karel Leger was born in 1859.
Karel Leger died in 1934.