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Why is Frankie Dettori riding in the 3.05 at Bellewstown today?

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Why is Frankie Dettori riding in the 3.05 at Bellewstown today?

Frankie Dettori is taking part in a charity race run in memory of Barney Curley. He will ride in the Gannons City Recovery And Recycling Services Ltd. in Gennons 3.05 at Bellewstown today. The money raised will go to Direct Aid for Africa, the charity that Curly founded.

Frankie Dettori is taking part in a charity race at Bellewstown in memory of Barney Curley. The money raised will go to Direct Aid for Africa, the charity that Curly founded to help improve the lives of poverty-stricken people in Zambia. It will be just the third time Frankie Dottori has picked up a ride in Ireland this year. A host of big-name jockeys are set to join Frankie in the 14-runner race. Colin Keane, Wayne Lordan and Jamie Spencer will ride. Tipperary Moon will also be on the racecourse.

Frankie Dettori is riding in the 3.05 at Bellewstown today. Paddy's paying four places instead of three on this race.

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