Dettori claims fairytale farewell triumph at Ascot

Dettori celebrated with his trademark flying dismount after victory at Ascot

Jockey Frankie Dettori began his final day in front of a British crowd with an epic victory aboard Trawlerman in the Long Distance Cup at Ascot.

Dettori, who has more than 3,300 career wins, added to his tally on British Champions Day on 9-1 shot Trawlerman.

Riding for his old employers Godolphin, he edged out Ryan Moore on Kyprios by a neck in a thrilling finish.

"That was nuts - the crowd went crazy," said Dettori, who fought back after being passed by Kyprios in the race and celebrated with his signature flying dismount.

Trawlerman had hit the maximum odds of 999-1 with Betfair in running, but the jockey galvanised his mount for a memorable triumph.

He almost scored again in the following Champions Sprint Stakes, but was just beaten into second on favourite Kinross by 40-1 outsider Art Power, ridden by David Allan for trainer Tim Easterby.

Dettori has three more rides on Saturday, including King Of Steel in the Champion Stakes (15:45 BST).

All the results from British Champions Day

The three-time champion jockey's British swansong comes at the course where he claimed his 'Magnificent Seven' in 1996 - all seven winners on the card at odds of 25,000-1.

Before racing, the Italian who has been based in Britain for 37 years, said he was trying to put his emotions to one side as he concentrated on his rides.

Queen Camilla was on hand as a sculpture of the jockey on horseback - his second statue at the Berkshire course - was unveiled.

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