Frankie Dettori marks British return with Newmarket winner
There might not have been one of his trademark flying dismounts following the success of the John and Thady Gosden-trained Frankel colt in the seven furlong prize, however the 52 year old was still nonetheless pleased to get his domestic tally up and running.
Having only arrived from America, where he has been based over the winter, this morning, the three-time champion jockey showed no signs of jet lag aboard the 5-6 favourite, who he sent straight into the lead in the seven-furlong affair.
Once out in front the odds-on favourite was not for passing after going one better than on his debut at Southwell 14 days ago to claim victory by four lengths to give Dettori another win on his home track almost 35 years on from his first at the course.
Dettori said: “I arrived this morning. I slept two hours on the plane and two hours in my bed this morning. I had to start somewhere and I felt this was a good favourite. Reach For The Moon was a bit disappointing but it was nice to get another winner on the board.
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“I was counting it this morning and I’ve got six months until the 21st October and Champions Day so there is still plenty to do. I’m not going to start crying yet but I will enjoy it.”
On Covey he added: “He did it all his own way and he is learning still. He looks a nice horse.”
As for joint trainer John Gosden he was pleased to be able to supply his long term ally and friend, who was riding in Keeneland at the weekend, with a winner on his domestic return.
John Gosden said: “It is good to put him on a winner. He only landed at 6am this morning, but that was good.
He ran a great race first time and has come back here today and done it in good order. He has got the rail and finished strongly. We will probably step him up to a mile.
“He got a bit sick last year and missed it but he has made rapid progress this year. I see the horse that beat him at Southwell (Zoology) is in entered in the Greenham so let’s see how that goes.”
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