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LUCKY Sun Racing Members Enclosure competition winners got the thrill of a lifetime meeting Frankie Dettori at Royal Ascot - then backed a winner thanks to our brilliant columnist.

The world's best-known jockey has a bit more time on his hands this year given he's not racing at the famous Flat meeting.

Members Enclosure winners Shirley and Christopher White, left, and Sophie O'Hagen and Dean Collins, right, enjoy a glass of bubbly with Frankie Dettori at Royal Ascot
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Members Enclosure winners Shirley and Christopher White, left, and Sophie O'Hagen and Dean Collins, right, enjoy a glass of bubbly with Frankie Dettori at Royal AscotCredit: Simon Jones

So, in addition to penning his exclusive column and tips for Members Enclosure subscribers, he hot-stepped it down to the winner's enclosure to meet our lucky readers.

They signed up to our brand new Members Enclosure HERE and entered our competition to meet Frankie last week.

Not only did they get to pick the brain of a true icon of the sport, but they also got to enjoy a full day's racing at the Royal meeting.

And they walked away in the money after Frankie tipped Prince Of Wales's Stakes winner Auguste Rodin - his NAP of the day sent to subscribers in his exclusive newsletter the night before.

Frankie then banged in a 9-1 winner with Going The Distance on Thursday to make it a week to remember for those already in the Members Enclosure.

Christopher and Shirley White, left, and Dean Collins and Sophie O'Hagen, right, were the lucky couples.

Shirley said: "It was absolutely brilliant to meet the fabulous Frankie Dettori, the superstar… a true legend! What a fabulous day."

While Chris added: "A wonderful experience. You'd be silly not to join Sun Racing's Members Enclosure."

A jubilant Dean said: "It was really special to meet the Magnificent Seven hero. What a day. Cheers to The Sun!"

While starstruck Sophie added: "A lovely man in real life - he was so sexy! I loved every minute of it."

You can follow in the footsteps of our winners and sign up to Members Enclosure for just £1 for the first month (£3 thereafter).

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You'll get Frankie's exclusive column and tips for every day of Royal Ascot.

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