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Dettori: 'I'm more hopeful than confident'

Frankie Dettori will be bidding for his third Derby win when he rides Cracksman on Saturday.

According to Dettori, the horse comes into the race "unbeaten and fresh," but he says he is 'more hopeful than confident' of victory.

Cracksman, the son of Frankel, won his only start as a juvenile at Newmarket and then beat fellow Derby contender Permian in a trial at Epsom in April.

Dettori will ride the race favourite on the 10th anniversary of his first Derby win, which he describes as the "best feeling" he had in 20 years of racing.

This clip was first broadcast on 5 live Sport, Friday 2 June 2017.

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