What a fabulous jockey......amazing almost the magnificent 7 again.
Frankie Dettori rides six winners in a row at Santa Anita
Frankie Dettori fell just short of producing an American version of his famous magnificent seven when riding six straight winners on the Santa Anita Derby card.
The Italian memorably won every race at Ascot back in September 1996, on a day which cost British bookmakers an estimated £40million.
Now based across the Atlantic after abandoning plans to retire last year, Dettori looked set to rewrite the record books when rattling off six consecutive victories on Saturday night, including a Santa Anita Oaks triumph.
Sadly, he couldn’t add to his tally from four more rides but it was still a special occasion for the 53-year-old.
He stated: “I adore this place and to be able to say that I won six races on Derby day is beyond my wildest dreams.