Treble tops for deadly Dettori
The Italian appeared in unstoppable form as victories for the Godolphin-trained Al Sharood and Film Score sandwiched a success on Radlett handler Dean Ivory’s Ellemujie.
It could have been even better for Dettori as he hit the front aboard St Moritz late on in the Edmondson Hall Solicitors & Sports Lawyers Handicap – the fourth race on the card.
But Hayley Turner executed a perfect late challenge on 10-1 shot Dubai Dynamo to get up on the line for a head success.
Clutching the champagne for her victory, Turner said: “Frankie has just told me that I’ve spoilt his party – or something along those lines!”
But Dettori could still reflect on a great day in which Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni also registered his first winners at HQ.
Al Sharood provided the first half of his double when edging a thrilling battle with the newcomer Googlette in the Chemtest EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes.
She came home strongly under Dettori to lead well inside the final furlong and score by a neck.
Al Zarooni said: “She is a nice filly and will be much improved for this race. Frankie did very well on her and she has a good attitude.”
Godolphin’s racing manager Simon Crisford stated that the Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot would come under consideration for Al Sharood.
Dettori’s second win for Godolphin came aboard the debutant Film Score in the Peters Elworthy & Moore Maiden Stakes.
The Street Cry gelding got to grips with the favourite Mata Keranjang inside the final furlong and went on to record a 10-1 victory by three-parts of a length.
Al Zarooni said: “He showed us that he is a nice horse with ability. Frankie was very happy with him and felt that he will improve as he was very green.”
Of his treble, Dettori appeared most delighted with the win of Ellemujie in the Lloyds TSB Commercial Handicap.
The Ivory-trained gelding prevailed by half a length for his first victory in almost a year.
“The horse is a lovely old boy and you’d pay to ride him,” said Dettori, who also finished second aboard Venutius to Finest Reserve in the Home Of Racing Classified Stakes.
Kieren Fallon’s strength in a finish was to the fore once again as he drove the Mick Channon-trained colt to a three-quarters-of-a-length victory at odds of 9-2.
