Five-time winner predicting open contest

Dettori last won the St Leger on Conduit in 2008Credit: Edward Whitaker

Frankie Dettori, a five-time winner of the Ladbrokes St Leger, believes Saturday's showpiece is more open than the betting suggests.

Idaho is odds-on for the world's oldest Classic but Dettori feels quotes of around 5-6 overstate the favourite's chance.

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Alexander Wiltshire

Published on 6 September 2016inSt Leger festival

Last updated 16:21, 6 September 2016

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