‘Magnificent Seven’ were heaven sent for Frankie Dettori

Graham Clark on the 20th anniversary of Frankie Dettori riding all seven winners on the card at Ascot...

Every once in a while, racing produces a moment of such significance that it not only captures the attentions of those writing the headlines but reaches beyond the parameters of the sport.

Twenty years ago today Frankie Dettori conjured up one of those very flashpoints when he became the first jockey in Britain to ride seven winners at the same meeting during an unforgettable afternoon at Ascot on September 28, 1996.