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Dettori mad for it after riding lesson from rock 'n roll star Gallagher

Frankie Dettori: fun in the sun with Liam Gallagher
Frankie Dettori: fun in the sun with Liam GallagherCredit: Getty Images

When it comes to jockeys, Frankie Dettori has always been a bit more rock ‘n roll than his colleagues in the weighing room.

The charismatic Italian is a well-known face outside racing, allowing him to join in the fun with other celebrities when the time allows –such as when he appears to have met former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher.

Speaking on The British Masters Series on Noisey, Gallagher tells a story of when he bumped into Dettori on holiday, and how a friendly conversation ended up with him showing off his own skills in the saddle.

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Published on 4 July 2017inNews

Last updated 09:47, 6 July 2017

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