Frankie Dettori clinched his fourth victory in the QIPCO 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket on his final ride in the British Classic on Saturday.
The 52-year-old superstar of the saddle, who retires at the end of the year, steered Chaldean, trained by Andrew Balding for owners Juddmonte, to a length and three quarter victory from 125-1 chance Hi Royal with Royal Scotsman third.
The Italian’s 22nd British Classic success came 29 years after he rode his first on Balanchine in the 1994 Oaks.
