Marvelman Finds Top Gear In Park Stakes

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


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


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


King's Gamble took second with Audience third, however Group One-winning 5-4 preferred Shadow Of Light never ever appeared like getting involved, pulling hard early before finding little when the speed stepped up.


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


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


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


"The owners have been very patient and it's settled today.


"He's run some good races on quick ground, but he's dealt with that little cut extremely well today."


On strategies, he added: "We'll most likely head to the Challenge Stakes at Newmarket with a penalty"


Murphy, well on his way to being champion jockey as soon as more, said: "His work has gone to a new level in recent weeks since Newbury and we thought he 'd be great on that ground.


"We got a great tow into it and he struck the line well.


"We went a nice even pace, not flat to the boards like Quinault sometimes can do, as this ground can be exhausting and I understood early it may take a bit of getting, however he powered clear for pressure."