Who is Frankie Dettori riding on day three at Royal Ascot on Thursday?

Frankie Dettori will be on the hunt for a fourth Gold Cup with Stradivarius on ThursdayCredit: Getty Images

No current jockey has had more royal winners than Frankie Dettori, who has struck 75 times at the meeting, 12 more than his nearest rival Ryan Moore, and was crowned top rider for the last two years.

Dettori has already struck twice at this year's Royal Ascot meeting, and will be on the lookout for his next winner with six rides on Thursday.

Royal Ascot Thursday: Frankie Dettori's rides

Snapraeterea
Hampton Court Stakes (3.05)

Dettori has already paired up with Joseph O'Brien once this meeting, but will be hoping to come out of this race better than Thunder Moon's seventh on Tuesday. It will be a big ask for Snapraeterea, but the three-year-old colt has only run once over this distance and came home third in a Group 3 race last month.

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May still have potential at 1m2f but a career best is needed on this 13th start

Dettori claimed Royal Ascot win number 75 with 22-1 shot Indie Angel on WednesdayCredit: Mark Cranham

Gloria Mundi
Ribblesdale Stakes (3.40)

The Gosden-Dettori team have won the last two runnings of this Group 2, and will be looking to land the hat-trick with the progressive Gloria Mundi. The filly suffered no shame in defeat when losing by a neck last time in Listed company, and Dettori will be hoping this won't be the only time today he will hit the post first in the yellow and black silks of Bjorn Nielsen.

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Beaten a neck by Eshaada in 1m2f Newbury Listed race; should continue to progress

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Gold Cup (4.15)

Dettori admitted on Wednesday that he was nervous for this Group 1 contest, and it would be strange were he not to feel the pressure ahead of the race. Stradivarius will be seeking a record-equalling fourth Gold Cup and has been the talk of Ascot ever since Palace Pier took the opening race for the Gosden yard. He faces stiff competition, and potential rain continues to be a threat for his chances of glory.

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Career best last year when winning this race for the third time; won reappearance here

Frankie Dettori celebrates after Stradivarius won his third Gold Cup last yearCredit: Alan Crowhurst

Britannia Stakes (5.00)

There's a big field for this mile handicap, but 5-1 chance Mithras has won for Dettori before, and will be aiming to bounce back from his last run in the Heron Stakes to return to the winner's enclosure. The ground may also fall in the three-year-old's favour.

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Looked progressive until failing in a Listed race last time, for which there were excuses

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King George V Stakes (5.35)

It's a first ride for Dettori on this interesting son of Dubawi, who romped home in his last race by 12 lengths. He will be stepping into handicap company for the first time, so he is tough to assess against proven handicappers such as the Hughie Morrison-trained Surrey Gold. He is stepping up an extra two furlongs on his fourth career start.

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Won maiden by a street; hard to pin on handicap debut, over new trip he looks sure to stay

Bedouin's Story
Buckingham Palace Stakes (6.10)

Dettori's final ride of the day will be his first for Saeed bin Suroor this meeting. Bedouin's Story missed 2020 but has since won this year, with Dettori partnering the six-year-old in his last three runs in Meydan over the winter. The 9-1 shot is dropping back to seven furlongs in his first run at Ascot since 2019.

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Suited by being held up in strongly run races at 7f; has C&D form; can go well

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Thursday's race previews:

2.30 Royal Ascot: 'Course form is the best form' – find out which trainer is feeling bullish

3.05 Royal Ascot: Mohaafeth bidding for redemption for William Haggas after late Derby withdrawal

3.40 Royal Ascot: Noon Star out to be best of the rest as classy fillies clash in Ribblesdale

4.20 Royal Ascot: 'We could have done without it' – rain the worry as Stradivarius chases history

4.20 Royal Ascot: what does it take to beat Gold Cup favourite Stradivarius? (Members' Club)

5.00 Royal Ascot: 'He's on a big upward curve' – key quotes before the Britannia Stakes

5.35 Royal Ascot: can favourite Sir Lamorak advertise his Classic potential in open handicap?

6.10 Royal Ascot: 'Any rain should help his cause' – the trainer who hopes the storms arrive