HK DEC 7 - IT'S FRANKIE'S NIGHT AT HAPPY VALLEY

By Hong Kong Jockey Club | Wednesday, December 7, 2011

International superstar Frankie Dettori thrilled Happy Valley race fans when taking out the 2011 Cathay Pacific International Jockeys' Championship in emphatic style on Wednesday night in a gripping competition that went all the way to the wire.

Dettori’s success followed previous wins in the competition in 1999 and 2001 and tied his record with that of local champion Douglas Whyte on three wins apiece in the series.

Dettori kicked off his night in perfect style when guiding Travel Guide to an easy two-length win in the 1650m first leg of the CXIJC.

Breaking alertly from Gate 6 and gaining an easy lead, Dettori dictated matters from the front, slowing things a little down the back straight and keeping plenty up his sleeve before quickening up in the straight to put the result beyond doubt some way from home.

James McDonald aboard Joyful Winner II in second and Ryan Moore aboard Something Special in third did best of the rest in a vain pursuit of the winner.

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