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Luca Cumani greets Falbrav and Frankie Dettori after their Hong Kong Cup winCredit: Edward Whitaker
Full name Luca Matteo Cumani
Born Milan, April 7, 1949
Family Father: Sergio Cumani (champion trainer in Italy). Wife: Sara, nee Plunket (married 1979). Children: Matt and Francesca Cumani
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