Friday 13th is big day for Frankie

GOODWOOD'S Friday evening fixtures throughout June are a unique build-up to the famous Glorious Goodwood, which runs from July 29 to August 2 this year.
By The Newsroom
Published 10th Jun 2008, 14:33 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 04:22 BST

Following last Friday's food theme, this coming Friday '“ June 13 '“ honours jockey Frankie Dettori with a 21st anniversary and black tie picnic '“ and Portsmouth Football Club will be displaying the FA Cup for all to see and be photographed next to.

Frankie rode his first UK winner at Goodwood aboard Lizzie Hare for trainer Luca Cumani on June 9, 1987. In winning the Birdless Grove Fillies' Stakes, the young Sardinian defeated no less a trio than Willie Carson, Pat Eddery and his hero Steve Cauthen.

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The racecourse is thrilled to be marking that seminal moment in racing's modern history. Plans are under way to stage a reunion of those who were involved and there may well be a surprise in store for Frankie on the night.

The three-times champion jockey is one of the sport's greats and he has enjoyed countless glorious days at Goodwood, including four victories in the Group One BGC Sussex Stakes aboard Second Set (1991), Aljabr (1999), Noverre (2001) and Ramonti (2007).

For full feature see West Sussex Gazette June 11

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