Dettori doing his buckaroo impression after Calyx bolted up in race two on the opening dayCredit: Reuters
Dettori was chasing a big-race double aboard the 9-4 favourite Without Parole in the St James's Palace Stakes on day one...Credit: Getty Images - Getty
... and he shows he's still got it with a masterclass of a rideCredit: Reuters
Dettori couldn't have framed this better himselfCredit: Reuters
I think Meghan is taken, Frankie. Apparently there was a wedding or something?Credit: PA:Press Association
Racing Royalty and, well, actual RoyaltyCredit: Getty - Contributor
Dettori was irresistible on day one with three winners from three rides. He was superb aboard Monarchs Glen in the WolfertonCredit: PA:Press Association
It was too three-sy for Dettori on day one at AscotCredit: Getty Images - Getty
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Day two didn't get off to the best of starts with the defeat of the favourite Chelsea Cloisters in the Queen Mary. Also looks like he was downwind of something nasty...Credit: Getty Images - Getty
Dettori would have been expecting another big winner aboard 2-5 favourite Cracksman in the Prince Of Wales's StakesCredit: PA:Press Association
... but he was turned over by Poet's Word. "I remember what it used to feel like riding a winner..."Credit: Getty Images - Getty
He would soon be back in the limelight, with a huge success on Stradivarius in the Gold CupCredit: Reuters
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I think he enjoyed that oneCredit: Reuters
Either the Queen has cracked a good one, or she has stepped on his toeCredit: Reuters
Not his age, but the number of Royal Ascot winners the great has riddenCredit: PA:Press Association
Pure GoldCredit: PA:Press Association
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Queen Elizabeth II presents Frankie Dettori winner’s medal for winning Gold Cup at Royal Ascot
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