The brew marks the 250th anniversary of the race, first run in 1776.

A special beer has been produced to mark the 250th anniversary of Doncaster’s historic St Leger.

Brewers at the city’s Triple Point Brewery and Bar, have crafted the anniversary ale as Leger Week gets into swing and which will be on sale at The Draughtsman Alehouse, inside Doncaster railway station.

The beer marks the 250th anniversary of the world’s oldest Classic horse race, first run at Doncaster in 1776.

A spokesperson for The Draughtsman said: “This isn’t just another beer release.

“This week, Doncaster celebrates something genuinely special - 250 years of the St Leger, the world’s oldest Classic and a piece of our city’s history dating all the way back to 1776.

“So obviously, we made a beer for it.

“Introducing The St Leger 250 – 250th Anniversary Pale Ale, brewed by our good pals at Triple Point Brewery especially to mark this incredible milestone.

“At 4.2%, it’s everything we wanted our Leger beer to be - light, hoppy, easy drinking and full of life, just like St Leger week itself.

“We’ve got it in cans and on draught.

“Whether you’re heading to Doncaster Racecourse, joining us for a pint, or you simply fancy raising a glass to 250 years of Doncaster’s greatest tradition, this one’s for you.

“250 years. One very special beer.”