Frankie Dettori fit and ready for first British ride aboard Global Giant
Frankie Dettori feels as strong as ever as he returns for his first ride of the season in Britain aboard short-priced favourite Global Giant in the Earl of Sefton Stakes.
The 50-year-old has been busy racing abroad over the winter and, after serving his quarantine period, has a leading chance to get off the mark in the bet365-sponsored Group 3 (3.00) at Newmarket.
"I had a great winter despite the pandemic," said Dettori, who won the Dubai Turf with Lord North last month. "I was able to ride in Dubai and had a good carnival out there with Saeed bin Suroor.
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Published on 13 April 2021inPreviews
Last updated 18:56, 13 April 2021
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