Marvelman Finds Top Gear In Park Stakes

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


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


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


King's Gamble took 2nd with Audience third, but Group One-winning 5-4 preferred Shadow Of Light never ever looked like getting included, pulling hard early before finding little when the speed stepped up.


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


"He's normally extremely consistent and never disappoints, apart from when we truly fancied him in the Jersey at Royal Ascot - his owners came over 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 2025 at Doncaster racecourse. Picture date: Saturday September 13, 2025.


"The owners have actually been very 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 effectively today."


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


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


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


"We went a great even rate, not flat to the boards like Quinault sometimes can do, as this ground can be strenuous and I realised early it might take a little getting, however he powered clear for pressure."