St Leger: Hoo Ya Mal joins George Boughey workforce forward of Doncaster Traditional and Melbourne Cup bid | Racing Information

Cazoo Derby runner-up Hoo Ya Mal has joined George Boughey for a attainable crack on the St Leger earlier than he departs for Australia later within the yr.

Previously educated by Andrew Balding, he was purchased by new connections on the eve of Royal Ascot for the princely sum of £1.2million.

He outran his 150-1 odds at Epsom when ending simply two and a half lengths behind Desert Crown. Hoo Ya Mal will ultimately be part of coach Gai Waterhouse, with the Melbourne Cup a possible goal.

However earlier than the massive transfer, Boughey has been tasked with a attainable tilt on the St Leger.

Boughey instructed SBK: “It’s totally thrilling to have a horse like Hoo Ya Mal within the yard.

“His work has been good and we’re wanting on the Gordon Stakes subsequent earlier than a attainable tilt on the St Leger, earlier than he heads to Australia with Gai Waterhouse for the Carnival on the market.”