Thoroughbred
Highwayman
Persian King × SalyanaWinner of the landmark 250th St Leger at Doncaster, trained by Joseph O’Brien and ridden by Saffie Osborne. His victory made Osborne the first woman to win a British Classic.
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Record and achievements
| # | Achievement and record |
|---|---|
| 1 | St Leger Stakes 2026 — Group 1 over approximately 2,900 metres on turf, ahead of stablemate Enceladus. |
| 2 | Vinnie Roe Stakes 2026 — Listed; an important step towards the St Leger. |
| 3 | Became Persian King’s first Group 1 winner. |
| 4 | Led a first-and-second finish for Joseph O’Brien in the 250th St Leger. |
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This horse’s races
| Date | Race and description | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| St Leger 2026 Distance 1 mile, 6 furlongs and 115 yards (about 2,922 m)Surface Turf · good goingWinning time 3:03.33 | First place | |
Race replay and analysis Stall 7Race number 8 Highwayman advanced from midfield and took control over two furlongs out. Despite drifting right late, his sustained finish kept Enceladus at bay and secured victory by two and a half lengths. | ||
Parents
Pedigree
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Lineage
Sire · Persian King
Persian King won three Group 1 races: the 2019 Poule d’Essai des Poulains and the 2020 Prix d’Ispahan and Prix du Moulin. He also finished third in the 2020 Arc; Highwayman became his first Group 1-winning offspring.
Dam · Salyana
Salyana raced once before being sold as a three-year-old in 2017. She produced Highwayman by Persian King, the winner of the 2026 St Leger.