Can Frankie Dettori and Country Grammer make Dubai World Cup history?

25.03.2023 - 01:51 thenationalnews.com

Win or lose, Frankie Dettori is sure to receive an emotional send-off after he dismounts from Country Grammer in the 27th edition of the Dubai World Cup at Meydan on Saturday.

The charismatic Italian, who is set to retire at the end of the year, is booked on seven of the eight thoroughbred races on the nine-race card that also include a prize for Purebred Arabians.

Dettori, 53, rides Country Grammer, winner of last year's $12 million Dubai World Cup race and bidding to become only the second horse after Godolphin’s Thunder Snow to win the coveted prize twice.

Should he be successful, Dettori will also become the most successful jockey in the history of the Dubai World Cup race with five wins.

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