Frankie Dettori to ride Eziyra in Filly & Mare Turf

Eziyra: Blandford Stakes winner is an 8-1 shot for the Filly & Mare Turf at Churchill DownsCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

Frankie Dettori will ride Eziyra for Dermot Weld in the Maker's Mark Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf at Churchill Downs on Saturday.

Weld, who has enjoyed plenty of success on the international stage but has yet to win a Breeders' Cup race, said: "Eziyra went to Kentucky on Friday and travelled over well. She's all set for the race and Frankie Dettori has been booked to ride."

He added: "She has won five Group races and also ran third behind Enable in the Irish Oaks last year and third behind Sea Of Class in this year's Yorkshire Oaks."

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Tony O'HehirRacing Post Reporter

Published on 29 October 2018inGrand National festival

Last updated 16:42, 30 October 2018

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