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Frankie Dettori’s duel with Willie Mullins can light up Bellewstown battle

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Frankie Dettori’s duel with Willie Mullins can light up Bellewstown battle

Frankie Dettori and Willie Mullins are competing in the inaugural Barney Curley Charity Cup at Bellewstown today. It is 50 years since Curly made a huge bet at the Meath track and won the equivalent of €2 million. Dittori is leading a team with Tom Queally and Jamie Spencer. Mullin's team is led by Rachael Blackmore and Colin Keane. The winner will be decided across two races in a pair of handicaps (3.10 and 5.25).

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