'I got a lot of pleasure out of it' - William Buick deflects praise to Frankie Dettori after riding 100th major winner

William Buick celebrates after riding Notable Speech to win the Qipco 2,000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket

William Buick: hit 100 Group or Grade 1 winners at Newmarket on SaturdayCredit: Alan Crowhurst (Getty Images)

William Buick spoke of how special it was to partner his 100th Group or Grade 1 winner in the July Cup at Newmarket on Saturday and the unenviable task of running down his idol Frankie Dettori.

The typically calm jockey punched the air in delight after Mill Stream battled to success in the feature sprint for Jane Chapple-Hyam, with the win completing a brilliant four-timer after victories aboard Desert Flower, First Conquest and Ancient Truth.

But the centurion admitted it was in part an acknowledgement of an incredible achievement.

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Maddy PlayleDigital journalist

Published on 14 July 2024inBritain

Last updated 17:00, 14 July 2024

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