Frankie goes eight clear in title race

FRANKIE DETTORI strengthened his grip on the jockeys’ championship when a 14-1 double took his seasonal total to 171 at Windsor yesterday.

The ever-popular Italian took advantage of Kieren Fallon's one-day suspension to stretch his lead over the reigning champion to eight.

Dettori initiated his brace when he made the most of a rare ride for Mark Johnston to get 3-1 favourite Hanseatic League home in the EBF Maiden Stakes.