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.

Tue, 05 Oct, 2004 - 01:00

Nick Grant

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.

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Courts Racing horse racing Place: Windsor Place: Musselburgh Person: Frankie Person: Frankie Dettori Person: Kieren Fallon Person: Dettori Person: Mark Johnston Person: Kieren Event: EBF Maiden Stakes Event: Con Horgan Event: Morelli Classified Stakes Event: Breeders' Cup Event: Melbourne Cup

<p>NEARLY BUT NOT QUITE: A Boy Named Susie, right, has twice run Derby hero Christmas Day close but is unlikely to clash with him again this weekend. Picture: Healy Racing</p>

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