Dettori forges further ahead in title race

FRANKIE DETTORI could afford to give up his last ride at Nottingham yesterday after a double took him seven clear of Kieren Fallon in the race for the jockeys’ title.

Dettori leads the reigning champion 165-158 thanks to a near 8-1 brace on Sharaiji Blossom and Baboosh while Fallon replied on Penalty Kick.

The Italian struck first when making all on 11-8 favourite Sharaiji Blossom for Godolphin in the opening European Breeders Fund Maiden Fillies’ Stakes.

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