Persian Wonder wins Ming Dynasty Quality as Doncaster Cup approaches

In Australian horse racing, Persian Wonder secured a significant upset victory in the Group 3 Ming Dynasty Quality at Rosehill. The David Payne-trained gelding, starting at 19/1 odds, produced a strong finish to defeat Stormy Marco and Tenenbaum. This win has caused a sharp shift in betting markets for the 2026 Spring Champion Stakes, with Persian Wonder’s odds firming from $26 to $11.

In the United Kingdom, the St Leger Festival continues at Doncaster. The Doncaster Cup features a field including Caballo De Mar, who seeks to recover form, and Aidan O’Brien’s Queenstown, who is noted as a strong contender following a recent win at the Curragh. Other notable runners in the event include the Irish-trained Ascending and the French recruit Winday.