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St Leger

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛdʒə/

Definition of St Leger

noun

  • an annual flat horse race at Doncaster for three-year-olds, held in September.

Origin:

named after Colonel Anthony St Leger (1731–86), who instituted the race in 1776

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