Frankie Dettori's fairytale final Royal Ascot continued as he partnered Porta Fortuna (5-1) to victory in the Albany Stakes on day four to bring up his 80th win at the meeting.
Having won the Gold Cup on Courage Mon Ami yesterday and the Queen's Vase on board Gregory the day before, the Italian rider – who retires at the end of the season – grabbed another success under the Donnacha O'Brien-trained daughter of Caravaggio. It was a first success for O'Brien, the former top Flat rider and son of Ballydoyle maestro Aidan O'Brien. Porta Fortuna – who had won both her previous starts including a Group Three Fillies Stakes at Naas last time – was always travelling well under Dettori. She stylishly made her move through to challenge Matrika (9-1), trained by Aidan O'Brien and ridden by Ryan Moore. Porta Fortune went clear to win by a length from Matrika with Soprano (13-2) the same distance back in third.
Dettori was overjoyed to reach the 80-winner mark at the Royal meeting. He said: "Eighty winners at Royal Ascot – unbelievable! I've fulfilled my dream. Ascot has always been special to me, I love it so much, and to reach 80 winners is incredible. At the moment this filly feels like a sprinter, but only time will tell. She quickened for me, tries really hard. She feels like a sprinter to me, but time will tell. she has American owners so why "the Breeders' Cup). She has got enough speed. One hundred per cent I wanted to get to the 80 winners... I thought 'God, I've got to get three, but it is easier said than done, but now I have done it, 'Yes!' it is a big number!"
