Dettori quickly off the mark

FRANKIE DETTORI teamed up with old friend Absolute Utopia for a victory which got him off the mark for the season in the jockeys’ championship.

Dettori quickly off the mark
Tue, 30 Mar, 2004 - 01:00
Ray Gilpin

Having flown home from Dubai on Sunday, the Italian wasted no time in getting down to work as he travelled to Lingfield for a full book of rides on the regional racing circuit.

And although he managed only one winner, the ever-professional Dettori was still delighted after guiding the 4-6 favourite home by five lengths in the Bet Direct on Sky Active Claiming Stakes.

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