Frankie Dettori misses fairytale ending as 20-1 outsider wins Golden Gates
Frankie Dettori 'enjoyed every minute' of his final race as a jokey, but failed to win his farewell.
The legendary Italian finished towards the back on Knockbrex as 20-1 Burdett Road took the win, ridden by Neil Callan.Credit: Getty Asked about how it felt riding his last race, Dettori said: "[It] has not sunk in yet, unfortunately we didn’t win. I enjoyed every minute." A legend of Royal Ascot, Dettori won his ninth Gold Cup on Thursday and was presented with the trophy by King Charles III.
Speaking to talkSPORT after the event, he said: “Yesterday, you couldn’t write it. To win the Gold Cup again.read more racing“I was speechless, I still am now. It was an incredible day.”🙏 Thank you
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