{
  "id": 6292868,
  "title": "Back Joseph’s Enceladus to beat Father’s Christmas",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/back-josephs-enceladus-to-beat-fathers-christmas",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T15:32:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/back-josephs-enceladus-to-beat-fathers-christmas/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Aiden O'Brien's debut son, Joseph, may upend his father's plans for a fourth St Leger victory at Doncaster. Joseph is set to ride ENCELADUS, who has claimed all three of his starts this season, including a King George V Stakes win at Royal Ascot. The 9/4 priced horse should thrive in the extra two-and-a-half furlongs at Doncaster, particularly on the drying ground.\n\nMeanwhile, Alan King's SPYCE could be a solid each-way bet at 9/1 for the Pertemps Network Handicap, having shown promise on quick ground. The Portland Handicap sees Apollo One, who narrowly missed out on victory in the last two years, making a return with a 12-pound weight reduction. The 8/1 priced horse is worth a punt for his ability to adapt to different terrains.\n\nOn the Sunday, Doncaster's Mallard Handicap features ALL IN YOU, a hurdling specialist known for his Ascot Stakes run. Despite not finishing strong, dropping to a softer ground could bring out the best in this 10/1 contender.",
  "summary": "SATURDAY’s card from Doncaster features the final Classic of the British Flat season, the Group One Betfred St Leger (3.35pm). Derby winner Christmas Day heads the market in a bid to give Aidan O’Brien a fourth St Leger win in as many years. He holds clear claims stepping up to this trip for the first [...]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}