The Tom Roberts Jazz Band entertain crowds at the new look Doncaster Racecourse, on the St Leger trial day. L-R are Eddie Bown, Brian Hirbert, Phil Kampen, and Trevor Vincent.placeholder image
The Tom Roberts Jazz Band entertain crowds at the new look Doncaster Racecourse, on the St Leger trial day. L-R are Eddie Bown, Brian Hirbert, Phil Kampen, and Trevor Vincent. | Local Library

11 great retro photos of Doncaster's iconic St Leger race which turns 250 this year

The 250th anniversary of the St Leger race will take place this September.

The 250th anniversary of the St Leger race will take place this September.

It began all the way back in 1776 and had been an iconic event in Doncaster ever since.

Take a look back through these memories and see if you can remember any of these Ladies Days or winning horses.

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