Marvelman Finds Top Gear In Park Stakes

Oisin Murphy continued his hot streak as he guided Marvelman to an extensive win in the Betfred Park Stakes at Doncaster.


The jockey notched up 4 winners on Town Moor on Friday and had currently advanced in the opening handicap on Leger day before adding another success aboard Andrew Balding's 13-2 shot.


Marvelman made smooth progress to get the lead from pacesetter Quinault with 2 furlongs to run, before easing away to win by 3 and three-quarter lengths in the Group Two heat.


King's Gamble took 2nd with Audience third, but Group One-winning 5-4 preferred Shadow Of Light never appeared like getting included, pulling hard early before discovering little when the pace stepped up.


Balding said: "He's actually found his spark of late and was outstanding today.


"He's usually very consistent and never disappoints, apart from when we actually fancied him in the Jersey at Royal Ascot - his owners came by from Australia to enjoy him that day, too!


Marvelman ridden by Oisin Murphy on their method to winning the Betfred Park Stakes during St Leger Day of the Betfred St Leger Festival 2025 at Doncaster racecourse. Picture date: Saturday September 13, 2025.


"The owners have actually been extremely patient and it's paid off today.


"He's run some great races on quick ground, but he's handled that little cut effectively today."


On strategies, he added: "We'll probably head to the Challenge Stakes at Newmarket with a charge"


Murphy, well on his method to being champion jockey when more, said: "His work has gone to a brand-new level in recent weeks because Newbury and we thought he 'd be fine on that ground.


"We got a good tow into it and he hit the line well.


"We went a great even speed, not flat to the boards like in some cases can do, as this ground can be tiring and I realised early it might take a little getting, however he powered clear for pressure."