Marvelman Finds Top Gear In Park Stakes

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


The jockey notched up four winners on Town Moor on Friday and had actually already advanced 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 2 furlongs to run, before relieving away to win by three and three-quarter lengths in the Group Two heat.


King's Gamble took 2nd with Audience 3rd, however Group One-winning 5-4 preferred Shadow Of Light never appeared like getting included, pulling hard early before discovering little when the rate stepped up.


Balding stated: "He's really discovered his stimulate of late and was outstanding today.


"He's usually extremely consistent and never ever disappoints, apart from when we really fancied him in the Jersey at Royal Ascot - his owners came over from Australia to see him that day, too!


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


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


"He's run some good races on quick ground, but he's handled that little bit of cut very well today."


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


Murphy, well on his method to being champion jockey again, stated: "His work has gone to a new level in recent weeks because Newbury and we believed he 'd be great on that ground.


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


"We went a good even pace, not flat to the boards like Quinault in some cases can do, as this ground can be exhausting and I realised early it might take a little bit of getting, but he powered clear for pressure."

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