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Idaho the one to beat as O'Brien hopes to feel the love again
Idaho is reunited with Seamie Heffernan as they attempt to complete the Great Voltigeur-St Leger doubleCredit: Edward Whitaker
Aidan O'Brien could be excused for having something of a love-hate relationship with the Ladbrokes St Leger. This afternoon, while watching on from Leopardstown, the trainer of red-hot favourite Idaho will hope to find himself loving the world's oldest Classic once again.
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No major bloodstock operation continually throws its support behind the Leger more than Coolmore, but the owners and their principal trainer have suffered mixed fortunes at Doncaster.
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Lee MottersheadSenior writer
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