Marvelman Finds Top Gear In Park Stakes

Oisin Murphy continued his hot streak as he steered 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 actually currently advanced in the opening handicap on Leger day before adding another victory aboard Andrew Balding's 13-2 shot.


Marvelman made smooth development to get the lead from pacesetter Quinault with two furlongs to run, before reducing 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 favourite Shadow Of Light never ever looked like getting included, pulling hard early before finding little when the pace stepped up.


Balding said: "He's really found his trigger of late and was impressive today.


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


Marvelman ridden by Oisin Murphy on their way 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 been really patient and it's settled today.


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


On plans, he included: "We'll probably head to the at Newmarket with a charge"


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


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


"We went a great even speed, not flat to the boards like Quinault often can do, as this ground can be tiring and I realised early it may take a little getting, but he powered clear for pressure."