Stoute has few fears over the stamina of favourite Sea Moon

But the former champion trainer cannot envisage Sea Moon having any issues with today’s St Leger test as the red-hot favourite attempts to provide the trainer with a second victory in the Doncaster Classic.

Stoute’s lack of Leger success used to be a familiar theme. He was runner-up on three occasions this century before Conduit set the record straight in 2008, Frankie Dettori leaping into the trainer’s arms after dismounting.

Sea Moon certainly has the best form of today’s contenders after storming eight lengths clear in the Great Voltigeur Stakes at York.

However, it was just the colt’s fourth race and the continued absence of Stoute’s stable jockey Ryan Moore sees Frenchman Olivier Peslier handed the riding responsibilities today.

“Sea Moon is a horse that we’ve always enjoyed and rated and we went to York hopeful for the Great Voltigeur, but didn’t expect him to win in the manner that he did,” said Stoute.

“It’s the most competitive Leger we’ve had for many years. He’s got a proper Leger pedigree, his three-parts brother (Brian Boru) won the race so you’d be hopeful that stamina wouldn’t be a problem.”

Heading the opposition is Godolphin’s Blue Bunting, who seeks a rarely-seen Triple Crown of sorts, having taken the 1000 Guineas and Irish Oaks already. History, however, is against the aforementioned Dettori’s mount – the last filly to win the Leger was User Friendly back in 1992.

Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford said: “Ever since Blue Bunting was competitive as a two-year-old, when winning a Listed race at Newmarket very well, we knew she was a very good filly.

“Leading up to the Guineas, we felt then that a longer trip than a mile would suit her much better but she was brilliant that day on fast ground. That sent us straight to Epsom and she has done nothing but please us.

“She has held on to her condition throughout a tough and busy campaign and is as robust and healthy as she was back in May which is why she is going for the Leger. Her sex allowance (a 3lb weight concession) will be incredibly important and hopefully will give her every chance of beating the colts.”