Frankie Dettori
Italian jockey and turf legend
Born
December 15th, 1970
54 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Italy
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Born in Italy in 1970, a prominent figure in horse racing, achieved fame for winning prestigious races. Has competed successfully at major thoroughbred tracks worldwide. In 1996, gained international recognition for riding all seven winners on a single day at Ascot. Continued to garner victories in various significant races including the Epsom Derby and the Breeders' Cup Classic.
Won all seven races in a single day at Ascot in 1996
Victorious in the Epsom Derby
Triumphed in multiple Breeders' Cup events
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