Leading Light

Leading Light (foaled 6 March 2010) is an Irish Thoroughbred racehorse. As a two-year-old, he was well-beaten in his first race before winning a maiden race. In 2013, he established himself as a leading stayer, winning his first four races, including the Gallinule Stakes, the Queen's Vase, and the classic St Leger Stakes. As a four-year-old, he won the Vintage Crop Stakes before winning the Ascot Gold Cup.

Leading Light
Racing colours of Derrick Smith
SireMontjeu
GrandsireSadler's Wells
DamDance Parade
DamsireGone West
SexColt
Foaled6 March 2010
CountryIreland
ColourBay
BreederLynch-Bages Ltd
OwnerDerrick Smith, Mrs John Magnier, Michael Tabor
TrainerAidan O'Brien
Record12: 8-1-0
Earnings£760,981
Major wins
Gallinule Stakes (2013)
Queen's Vase (2013)
St Leger Stakes (2013)
Vintage Crop Stakes (2014)
Ascot Gold Cup (2014)
Irish St Leger Trial Stakes (2014)
Awards
Cartier Champion Stayer (2014)
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