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Frankie Dettori embraces Darcey Bussell as he wins Prince of Wales' Stakes on Day Two of Royal Ascot


Frankie Dettori jubilantly embraces Darcey Bussell as she crowns him winner of the Prince of Wales’ Stakes on Day Two of Royal Ascot

Frankie Dettori was overcome with emotion as he lifted the Prince of Wales’s Stakes, presented by Darcey Bussell on Day Two of Royal Ascot on Tuesday.  

The jockey, 48, embraced the former Strictly judge, 50, as she presented him with the trophy and medal.  

After failing to ride a winner on the first day, Frankie secured his 61st Royal Ascot win in the first race of the day on 18-1 Raffle Prize before winning the Prince of Wales’ Stakes on 3-1 Crystal Ocean.

Winner! Frankie Dettori was overcome with emotion as he lifted the Prince of Wales's Stakes, presented by Darcey Bussell on Day Two of Royal Ascot on Tuesday

Winner! Frankie Dettori was overcome with emotion as he lifted the Prince of Wales’s Stakes, presented by Darcey Bussell on Day Two of Royal Ascot on Tuesday

The feature race was brought forward to 3:35pm to accommodate Japanese viewers tuning in to watch Dierdre. 

However, the earlier start to the race meant the jockeys had to compete in the heaviest downpour of the day. 

Despite Frankie’s hatred of riding in the rain, the jockey scored two victories and delivered an 80th Royal Ascot win for trainer Sir Michael Stoute.

Smile: After failing to ride a winner on the first day, Frankie secured his 61st Royal Ascot win in the first race of the day on 18-1 Raffle Prize before winning the Prince of Wales' Stakes

Smile: After failing to ride a winner on the first day, Frankie secured his 61st Royal Ascot win in the first race of the day on 18-1 Raffle Prize before winning the Prince of Wales’ Stakes

Victorious: The jockey, 48, embraced the former Strictly judge, 50, as she presented him with the trophy and medal

Victorious: The jockey, 48, embraced the former Strictly judge, 50, as she presented him with the trophy and medal

And the Italian racer appeared in jubilant spirits, hugging Darcey, who giggled coquettishly. 

Speaking about his win, he told Sky Sports: ‘He stayed well. I kicked on the final turn, he responded well and kept on going. 

‘I got very little kickback as I was in the first two. The rain’s on top of the ground, but it’s not very pleasant out there. I stayed wide for the fresh ground.’

Best in the business: Despite Frankie's hatred of riding in the rain, the jockey scored two victories and delivered an 80th Royal Ascot win for trainer Sir Michael Stoute

Best in the business: Despite Frankie’s hatred of riding in the rain, the jockey scored two victories and delivered an 80th Royal Ascot win for trainer Sir Michael Stoute

Over the moon: The Italian racer appeared in jubilant spirits, hugging Darcey, who giggled coquettishly

Over the moon: The Italian racer appeared in jubilant spirits, hugging Darcey, who giggled coquettishly

Delighted: Speaking about his win, Frankie said: 'He stayed well. I kicked on the final turn, he responded well and kept on going'

Delighted: Speaking about his win, Frankie said: ‘He stayed well. I kicked on the final turn, he responded well and kept on going’

Darcey exuded elegance as she dressed her slender physique in a black patterned chiffon dress and elaborate hat. 

The retired ballet dancer complemented her chic ensemble with silver drop earrings and a polished make-up look.

Her appearance at Ascot comes after the dancer broke her silence on her shock Strictly Come Dancing exit.  

She said: ‘It is not a decision that came easily at all. But I knew I had the most amazing time for seven years and it is like pushing your luck to think that I could even do another seven years.

‘So I just knew it was time for me to finish and to give that place for somebody else to judge on that wonderful show.’  

Ethereal: Darcey exuded elegance as she dressed her slender physique in a black patterned chiffon dress and elaborate hat

Ethereal: Darcey exuded elegance as she dressed her slender physique in a black patterned chiffon dress and elaborate hat



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