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 already advanced in the opening handicap on Leger day before including another success aboard Andrew 13-2 shot.


Marvelman made smooth development to grab the lead from pacesetter Quinault with 2 furlongs to run, before reducing 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 included, pulling hard early before discovering little when the pace stepped up.


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


"He's usually really constant and never dissatisfies, apart from when we really 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 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 actually been really patient and it's paid off today.


"He's run some excellent races on quick ground, however he's managed that little bit of cut effectively today."


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


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


"We got an excellent tow into it and he struck the line well.


"We went a good 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 little getting, however he powered clear for pressure."