Will thirteen be lucky for Frankie

It is incredible to think that Frankie Dettori, the rider who has broken down barriers and taken racing to the wider public, has yet to win the world’s most famous race.

Will thirteen be lucky for Frankie
Wed, 01 Jun, 2005 - 20:39

It is incredible to think that Frankie Dettori, the rider who has broken down barriers and taken racing to the wider public, has yet to win the world’s most famous race.

But the ever-popular Italian will be hoping 13 is his lucky number when he goes into battle with Dubawi in the Vodafone Derby at Epsom on Saturday.

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