Jan Brueghel wins O'Brien's eighth St Leger

Jan Brueghel beat Aiden O'Brien stablemate Illinois by a neck to claim the Irish trainer's eighth victory in the St Leger.

Jockey Sean Levey said he was able to "pop" Jan Brueghel in front "when it mattered" in a thrilling finish to the world's oldest classic race.

Illinois, ridden by Wayne Lordan, just lost out to the fellow joint 11-4 favourite, while there was a steward's inquiry over the third and fourth placings.