Doncaster Racecourse, the traditional home of the St Leger was unavailable for racing in 1940 and substitute "Yorkhire St Leger" was run over one mile seven furlongs at Thirsk Racecourse in late November.
Doncaster Racecourse, the traditional home of the St Leger was unavailable for racing in 1940 and plans to run the race at Hurst Park and Newmarket were also abandoned. Eventually a substitute "Yorkhire St Leger" was run over one mile seven furlongs at Thirsk Racecourse in late November.