Frankie Dettori

Italian jockey and turf legend

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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