Dettori rides Firebreak to Godolphin Mile win

Frankie Dettori got his Dubai World Cup day off to the best possible start by claiming the Godolphin Mile on Firebreak.

Frankie Dettori got his Dubai World Cup day off to the best possible start by claiming the Godolphin Mile on Firebreak.

American raider During disputed the early lead with Estimraar, but Dettori loomed up going ominously well in third turning for home in the Group Two race.

The Saeed Bin Suroor-trained five-year-old, a 3-1 shot, accelerated coming off the bend and was clear two furlongs from home.

Although Tropical Star launched a late run, he was no match for the winner, who galloped resolutely to the line. Excessivepleasure finished third.

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