Dettori reaches milestone - for ninth time
Frankie Dettori today reached a century of winners for the ninth time in his career when booting home newcomer Rendezvous Point in Lingfield’s EBF Bet Direct on 0800 32 93 93 Maiden Stakes.
The Italian had to work hard to get the John Gosden-trained juvenile up by a head from 8-1 shot Pergolacha.
Despite being off the bridle before turning into the straight, Dettori did not let up on the Kingmambo filly who returned the 5-2 favourite.
Dettori yesterday scored an 6-1 double aboard Darting and Sentry at the Surrey track, needing him to land the spoils on just one occasion today to hit the ton.
Godolphin’s retained rider was aiming to notch up a seasonal total of 100 winners having not achieved the accolade since 1999.
Dettori will next ride in Rome this weekend, before holidaying with his family in Dubai.
