Idaho heads Ballydoyle attack as he bids to build on Derby efforts

Idaho: starts on the St Leger trail at YorkCredit: Alain Barr

Betway Great Voltigeur Stakes (Group 2) | 1m4f | 3yo | CH4/RUK

Aidan O'Brien sifts through his potential candidates for the season's final British Classic when Ladbrokes St Leger favourite Idaho leads a triple assault on the Betway Great Voltigeur Stakes.

A recognised trial for the Doncaster Classic, the race has not been won by the subsequent St Leger winner since Lucarno in 2007 and O'Brien, who had second and third last year, has not been victorious since Powerscourt triumphed 13 years ago. Godolphin's Encke finished third in the race before his St Leger triumph in 2012.

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Jon Lees

Published on 16 August 2016inYork Ebor festival

Last updated 16:24, 16 August 2016

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