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Porta Fortuna Frankie Dettori Albany Stakes Royal Ascot

Dettori Earns Milestone Royal Ascot Win Aboard Porta Fortuna for U.S.-Based Owners

It might be Frankie Dettori’s farewell tour but he is producing some of his finest work and an 80th Royal Ascot winner came his way when Porta Fortuna obliged in the Group 3 Albany Stakes.

The filly provided trainer Donnacha O’Brien with a memorable first winner at the meeting, but it was hard not to escape Frankie fever as he entered the winner’s enclosure bellowing: “Eighty! Eighty!”

Frankie Dettori Courage Mon Ami Gold Cup Royal Ascot John Gosden

Retiring Dettori Wins Ninth Gold Cup, King Charles Scores First Ascot Winner

Frankie Dettori enjoyed a memorable ninth Gold Cup success on his final ride in the race aboard the John and Thady Gosden-trained Courage Mon Ami.

The rider, who is to retire at the end of the season, pushed the unbeaten son of Frankel out to defeat Coltrane and land the biggest prize June 22 at Royal Ascot.

Dahlia: An International Turf Heroine

The year 1973 is best remembered for the Triple Crown heroics of Secretariat.

Yet that same year also gave American racing fans their first glimpse of another great champion of that era.

Queen Mark Stakes, Royal Ascot, George Weaver, John Velazquez, Crimson Advocate

Crimson Advocate Wins at Royal Ascot for Trainer George Weaver and Jockey John Velazquez

The United States struck for the first time at Royal Ascot this year when Crimson Advocate narrowly held on to win the June 21 Group 2 Queen Mary Stakes ahead of Relief Rally in a thrilling finish.

Royal Ascot coverage courtesy of Racing Post

Sandy Hawley is one of the most talented jockeys in horse racing history despite never winning a Triple Crown race.

Sandy Hawley: Overnight Sensation, Lasting Legend

In the sport of horse racing, a great deal of emphasis is placed on winning the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes, the three races that comprise the coveted U.S. Triple Crown.

Almost as much attention is paid to the Breeders’ Cup, the 14-race extravaganza that serves as the year-end championship of U.S. horse racing.

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