Frankie Dettori recalls miraculous 'Magnificent Seven': 'It was that day made me famous'

A quarter of a century ago today, the Italian, 25 at the time, achieved what seemed impossible by going through a seven-race card at Ascot

Frankie Dettori leaps for joy after winning the 1996 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes, leg three of his famous Magnificient Seven. Picture: Allsport UK

Frankie Dettori is as much in the public psyche today as he was 25 years ago — when a racing miracle happened.

The Italian, 25 at the time, achieved what seemed impossible by going through a seven-race card at Ascot on September 28, 1996.