Hills looks to son for Halo place

Richard Hills has come in for the mount on Celestial Halo, trained by his father Barry, in the Ladbrokes St Leger after Frankie Dettori was claimed by Godolphin to ride at Goodwood.

The Italian, who has ridden the last two winners of the world’s oldest Classic, was in line to partner the Jack Hanson-owned colt but is required for Blue Ksar in the Group Three Select Racing UK On Sky 432 Stakes on the Sussex Downs.