St Leger Festival 2025 | Expert Tips, Previews & Betting Predictions

Host Dave Orton leads a lively Betfred St Leger Festival preview live from Doncaster because racegoers want sharp insight, humour and winning angles before the final Classic of the season. He guides a packed room and online audience through a full hour of expert analysis with Seb Sanders, Natalie Green, Tom Collins, Frankie Foster, clerk of the course David Atwood and Ledger Legends organiser Andrew Thornton because each brings a different layer of experience to help punters make sense of the week.
The panel dismantle the 2025 Betfred St Leger field because Scandinavia, Lamborghorn, Karmas and the rest demand serious scrutiny before money is down. Seb shares tactical insight from a former champion jockey’s viewpoint. Tom frames ratings, pace and improvement curves. Natalie leans on visual analysis and race replays. Frankie provides the live Betfred markets and boosts that shape every opinion. This mix gives listeners a clear line on who stays, who improves and who folds under pressure.
Every major supporting race gets full coverage because the Festival is built on more than the Classic alone. The team assess the May Hill, Park Hill, Flying Scotsman, Doncaster Cup, Champagne Stakes, Portland Handicap and Park Stakes. They highlight ground-dependent angles, stamina clues, attitude flags and reliable each-way plays so punters know exactly where to look across all three days. David Atwood explains the going, rainfall and track management because ground patterns influence every result at Doncaster.
Andrew Thornton lifts the curtain on the Ledger Legends race, detailing jockey bookings, medical checks, late changes and charity goals because the race raises vital funds for the Injured Jockeys Fund and the National Racing College. His stories about weight battles, retired riders sneaking through medicals and past near-misses bring humour and humanity to the preview.
The episode blends strong opinions, betting insight and behind-the-scenes stories because the aim is to arm listeners with the edge they need throughout St Leger week. It delivers clarity, confidence and a roadmap to the Festival’s best opportunities on Town Moor.

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Creators and Guests

Dave Orton
Host
Dave Orton
Dave Orton runs a sports media agency helps brands, broadcasters, and rights holders create high-quality content — including video production, live sports coverage, event activations, presenter-led programming, and digital storytelling. At Dave Orton Media, we specialise in delivering broadcast-level sports content for TV, online platforms, and live events.
James Dooley
Host
James Dooley
James Dooley is a UK entrepreneur and has scaled multiple companies across lead generation, SEO, and investment. James Dooley's passion for sport runs just as deep because he owns numerous racehorses and co-founded Dooley Thoroughbreds with his brothers Mark Dooley and David Dooley. James Dooley's weekends revolve around football because he still loves to play and never misses the chance to place a lively football acca bet. His blend of business focus and sporting obsession fuels his work across horse racing, betting insight, and performance-driven projects.t as deep because he owns multiple racehorses and co founded Dooley Thoroughbreds with his brothers Mark Dooley and David Dooley. His weekends revolve around football because he still loves to play and never misses the chance to place a lively football acca. His blend of business focus and sporting obsession fuels his work across racing, betting insight, and performance driven projects.
Natalie Green
Host
Natalie Green
Natalie Green is ITV's newest recruit to its horse racing team.
Frankie Foster
Guest
Frankie Foster
Frankie has become a dedicated advocate for broadening access to horse racing. He collaborates with key organisations such as Great British Racing and the Jockey Club, actively promoting shared racehorse ownership and supporting open days at training facilities.
Seb Sanders
Guest
Seb Sanders
Seb Sanders is a retired British flat race jockey who was the British Champion Flat Jockey in 2007 (a title he shared with Jamie Spencer). He is now a work rider for Godolphin and a prominent pundit for Sky Sports Racing
Tom Collins
Guest
Tom Collins
Tom Collins is a professional US Horse Racing tipster and TV analyst.
St Leger Festival 2025 | Expert Tips, Previews & Betting Predictions
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