Frankie Dettori endured a winless opening day at Royal Ascot, which was only made worse by a nine-day ban for careless riding.
The Italian is waving goodbye to the Royal meeting as he edges closer to retirement, but was unable to take advantage of several good rides, including 2000 Guineas winner Chaldean, who was favourite for the St James' Palace Stakes but lost out to Paddington.
Dettori, riding the King’s horse, Saga, caused Australian jockey James McDonald to snatch up his mount as he sought get the ideal spot on the inside rail early in the Wolferton Stakes. The 52-year-old will still be able to add to his tally of 77 Royal Ascot winners however.
