He was torturing himself but got through it - Dettori delights fans with revival

The thing that struck you most was the noise.

As Inspiral swept by us, the Coronation Stakes clearly in safe keeping, a wave of sound swept across Ascot. The vast grandstand was filled with cheering, roars and delight. The last time such thunderous support was heard here was when a certain someone rode a four-timer that threatened to become five at the 2019 royal meeting.

The cause, once again, was Frankie Dettori. At the age of 51, he is still the one. Truth be told, to many of those who packed this place, he is the only one.