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Daily Mirror
01-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Frankie Dettori signs deal to become global ambassador for controversial betting brand
The iconic jockey, who announced he had declared bankruptcy in the UK last month, has signed a deal with Stake which was forced to give up its UK licence this year Frankie Dettori has signed a deal to become an ambassador for online betting and gaming platform Stake. The iconic jockey whose incredible career over three decades has established him among some of the greatest riders of all time has moved to the US since leaving his adopted home in Britain at the end of 2023 where he was champion jockey three times. He has continued to ride with success in the US and on the world stage, capturing the Godolphin Mile at Meydan in April and came within half a length of landing the £7.5 million Dubai World Cup. However in March, Dettori announced he had filed for bankruptcy after issues arose with HMRC over his tax arrangements after he had employed specialist advisers to look after his family's financial affairs. Dettori said: 'For the last six-months, my advisors have been working with HMRC in an attempt to find a solution to my financial situation. Regretfully, I will be filing for bankruptcy. 'I am saddened and embarrassed by this outcome and would advise others to take a stronger rein over their financial matters. 'Bankruptcy is a major decision and its consequences will affect me for many years. I am relieved to be drawing a line on this long-term matter, which enables me to reset and focus on my international riding career.' On Thursday it was announced that Dettori, who is riding at the Kentucky Derby meeting at Churchill Downs, has agreed to join the roster of global ambassadors for the betting platform Stake. The rapper Drake is also part of the stable at Stake who are also the shirt sponsors of Everton. Dettori said: 'I am really excited to be working with Stake and to be part of such a refreshing and dynamic team. They are a hugely recognisable name within sport and work with some of the biggest athletes and teams, so I am looking forward to coming onboard and seeing what is next.' Chief marketing officer Akhil Sarin, said: 'Frankie is one of the biggest names in horse racing history, but more importantly than that, he is also a name that transcends sport. His career achievements and personality are unmatched in the racing world and we are thrilled to welcome him on to the Stake roster.' In February which operated in the UK under a white-label arrangement with TGP Europe Ltd, exited the market in Britain after the Gambling Commission launched an investigation into a viral video featuring adult actress Bonnie Blue which displayed Stake branding. The Commission wrote to Everton warning of the risks of promoting unlawful gambling websites.
Gulf Insider
06-04-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Insider
Dubai World Cup 2025: Hit Show Wins $12M Race, Plus All the Results From Meydan
Qatar's 'Hit Show' triumphed in the 2025 Dubai World Cup's main event at Meydan, the pinnacle of global horse racing. In the $12m Emirates Airline Dubai World Cup, Hit Show, owned by Wathnan Racing, ridden by Florent Geroux and trained by Brad Cox, prevailed over eight top competitors in 2.035 minutes, earning $6.96m with a 0.64-length victory. The American horse Mixto, owned by Calumet Farm, came in second place, ridden by jockey Frankie Dettori and trained by Doug O'Neill, and received a cash prize of $2.4m, while the Japanese horse Forever Young, owned by Susumu Fujita, came in third place, ridden by Ryusei Sakai and trained by Yoshito Yahagi, and collected $1.2m. The Saudi horse Walk of Stars, owned by Athbah Racing, came in fourth place Longines Dubai Sheema Classic Japan's Danon Decile was crowned champion of the Longines Dubai Sheema Classic race for purebred thoroughbreds of the first category. Ridden by Keita Tosaki, Danon Decile, owned by Danox Co. and trained by Shogo Yasuda, won the $6m Longines Dubai Sheema Classic over 2,410m, defeating eight other elite international horses. Danon Decile recorded a time of 2:27:05 minutes, to top the round and win the first-place prize of $3.48m. Dubai Turf Japan's Soul Rush, was crowned champion of the Dubai Turf race for purebred thoroughbreds of the first category. Under jockey Christian Demuro, Soul Rush, owned by Tatsue Ishikawa and trained by Yasutoshi Ikee, won the $5mDP World-sponsored Dubai Turf over 1,800 meters, defeating 10 other horses. Soul Rush covered the race distance in a time of 1:45:84 minutes, to top the round and win a cash prize of $2.9m. Dubai Golden Shaheen The Emirati horse Dark Saffron was crowned champion of the Golden Shaheen race for purebred thoroughbreds of the first category. Dark Saffron defied expectations, winning the race in 1:11:41 minutes and claiming the $1.16m purse, despite being the outsider. Owned by Sultan Ali, trained by Ahmed bin Harmash and ridden by jockey Connor Beasley, Dark Saffron managed to win the race, which extended for a distance of 1,200 meters on the dirt track, and whose total prize money reached two million dollars sponsored by Nakheel, with the participation of 12 horses. Al Quoz Sprint Ireland's Believing was crowned champion of the $1.5 million Group 1 Al Quoz Sprint, run over a distance of 1,200 metres on turf. Trained by George Boughey and ridden by William Buick, Believing finished the race in 1:07:77 minutes to win a cash prize of $870,000. Godolphin Mile Raging Torrent eased to victory in the 1600-metre Godolphin Mile. Trained by Doug O'Neill and ridden by Frankie Dettori, the US horse competed 16 horses, finishing the race in 1:26:70 minutes to win first place and a cash prize of $580,000. Dubai Gold Cup Godolphin's Dubai Future won the $1m Gold Cup. Trained by Saeed bin Suroor and ridden by Silvestre De Sousa, Dubai Future outperformed 10 horses, finishing the 3,200-metre race in 3:21:50 minutes to win first place and a cash prize of $580,000. Dubai Kahayla Classic First Classs, ridden by Connor Beasley, won the $1m Kahayla Classic, a 2000-metre Group One dirt race. Trained by Doug Watson, First Classs competed 14 horses, finishing the race with a time of 2:12:65 minutes to win first place and a cash prize of $580,000.
Arabian Business
06-04-2025
- Sport
- Arabian Business
Dubai World Cup 2025: Hit Show wins $12m race, plus all the results from Meydan
Qatar's 'Hit Show' triumphed in the 2025 Dubai World Cup's main event at Meydan, the pinnacle of global horse racing. In the $12m Emirates Airline Dubai World Cup, Hit Show, owned by Wathnan Racing, ridden by Florent Geroux and trained by Brad Cox, prevailed over eight top competitors in 2.035 minutes, earning $6.96m with a 0.64-length victory. The American horse Mixto, owned by Calumet Farm, came in second place, ridden by jockey Frankie Dettori and trained by Doug O'Neill, and received a cash prize of $2.4m, while the Japanese horse Forever Young, owned by Susumu Fujita, came in third place, ridden by Ryusei Sakai and trained by Yoshito Yahagi, and collected $1.2m. The Saudi horse Walk of Stars, owned by Athbah Racing, came in fourth place. Longines Dubai Sheema Classic Japan's Danon Decile was crowned champion of the Longines Dubai Sheema Classic race for purebred thoroughbreds of the first category. Ridden by Keita Tosaki, Danon Decile, owned by Danox Co. and trained by Shogo Yasuda, won the $6m Longines Dubai Sheema Classic over 2,410m, defeating eight other elite international horses. Danon Decile recorded a time of 2:27:05 minutes, to top the round and win the first-place prize of $3.48m. Dubai Turf Japan's Soul Rush, was crowned champion of the Dubai Turf race for purebred thoroughbreds of the first category. Under jockey Christian Demuro, Soul Rush, owned by Tatsue Ishikawa and trained by Yasutoshi Ikee, won the $5mDP World-sponsored Dubai Turf over 1,800 meters, defeating 10 other horses. Soul Rush covered the race distance in a time of 1:45:84 minutes, to top the round and win a cash prize of $2.9m. Dubai Golden Shaheen The Emirati horse Dark Saffron was crowned champion of the Golden Shaheen race for purebred thoroughbreds of the first category. Dark Saffron defied expectations, winning the race in 1:11:41 minutes and claiming the $1.16m purse, despite being the outsider. Owned by Sultan Ali, trained by Ahmed bin Harmash and ridden by jockey Connor Beasley, Dark Saffron managed to win the race, which extended for a distance of 1,200 meters on the dirt track, and whose total prize money reached two million dollars sponsored by Nakheel, with the participation of 12 horses. Al Quoz Sprint Ireland's Believing was crowned champion of the $1.5 million Group 1 Al Quoz Sprint, run over a distance of 1,200 metres on turf. Trained by George Boughey and ridden by William Buick, Believing finished the race in 1:07:77 minutes to win a cash prize of $870,000. Godolphin Mile Raging Torrent eased to victory in the 1600-metre Godolphin Mile. Trained by Doug O'Neill and ridden by Frankie Dettori, the US horse competed 16 horses, finishing the race in 1:26:70 minutes to win first place and a cash prize of $580,000. Dubai Gold Cup Godolphin's Dubai Future won the $1m Gold Cup. Trained by Saeed bin Suroor and ridden by Silvestre De Sousa, Dubai Future outperformed 10 horses, finishing the 3,200-metre race in 3:21:50 minutes to win first place and a cash prize of $580,000. Dubai Kahayla Classic First Classs, ridden by Connor Beasley, won the $1m Kahayla Classic, a 2000-metre Group One dirt race. Trained by Doug Watson, First Classs competed 14 horses, finishing the race with a time of 2:12:65 minutes to win first place and a cash prize of $580,000.
Khaleej Times
05-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Dubai World Cup: Raging Torrent produces stunning run to win Godolphin Mile
Legendary Italian jockey Frankie Dettori guided Raging Torrent to an emphatic win in the $1 million Godolphin Mile at the Dubai World Cup on Saturday. Coming off a grade 3 win at Gulfstream, Raging Torrent proved too strong for the rest of the field at Meydan. King Gold finished second while Japanese horse Kazu Petrin took the third place. Meanwhile, iconic Emirati trainer Saeed bin Suroor was back on the podium as Dubai Future produced a stunning finish to win the $1 million Dubai Gold Cup at the Dubai World Cup on Saturday. In the first race of the day, it was First Classs who emerged victorious, claiming the $1 million Dubai Kahayla Classic as the 29th Dubai World Cup got under way at Meydan on Saturday. Long before the start of the first race, the grandstand at the magnificent racecourse was buzzing with excitement at the $30.5 million event, one of the richest race nights in the world. The highlight of today's nine-race card is the $12 million Dubai World Cup which will see 11 thoroughbreds vying for glory on the dirt. Japanese sensation Forever Young, who delivered a stunning run to win the $20 million Saudi Cup early this year, is the overwhelming favourite tonight at Meydan. But don't write off Bhupat Seemar's chances of finding a place in the pantheon of racing immortals. Having guided Laurel River to victory last year, the Dubai-based Indian trainer is pinning his hopes on Walk of Stars and Imperial Emperor, two formidable equine athletes, to land him another Dubai World Cup trophy.
Khaleej Times
01-04-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Michael Costa chasing UAE Trainers' title and glory on Dubai World Cup night
Australian trainer Michael Costa finds himself in uncharted yet thrilling territory as he approaches the final weeks of the 2024-2025 UAE racing season, sitting atop the Trainers' Championship standings. However, with the prestigious Dubai World Cup just four days away, his immediate focus shifts to Meydan's grand stage, where he aims to make an impact at the 29th edition of the $30.5 million event on Saturday. Costa will saddle three contenders: SADAATY in the $1m Godolphin Mile (G2), MARBAAN in the $1m Al Quoz Sprint (G1), and MALJOOM in the $5m Dubai Turf (G1). While some of his runners are longshots, he remains optimistic, knowing that major race days often produce 'big' surprises. 'I couldn't be happier with the form of my team heading into the Dubai World Cup meeting,' he told Khaleej Times. 'Some of them might be 30/1 chances, but anything can happen on a big race night.' While winning the trainers' title would be a significant personal milestone, Costa insists that the biggest reward would be securing it for his owner, Major General Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Chief of Dubai Police and Public Security. 'It would be a great feather in the cap personally, but I would enjoy it more for Sheikh Ahmed,' he admitted. 'It would be a way to repay him for selecting me for this role at Jebel Ali Stables.' Costa is savoring his best campaign yet since joining Jebel Ali Stables in 2022. His yard has been in formidable form, securing a total of 38 winners and amassing over Dh 6.7 million in prize money. Having narrowly missed out on the championship last season, which was won by Bhupat Seemar, Costa has used that experience as motivation. His approach has been measured and methodical, focused on maintaining balance and sending horses to the races in peak condition. 'We had a great summer, and the goal was simply to continue improving each season,' he said. 'We worked hard in the off-season to build our team, and this season, we wanted more Group winners and we've achieved that. It's been another big step forward.' Despite the unpredictability of World Cup night, Costa is confident in his team's chances. ''Our runners are coming off last-out wins and are in great shape. International form lines can be tricky, but we're ready.' With Musabbeh Al Mheiri (37 wins) and Ernst Oertel (35) closing in, Costa (38) remains unfazed. 'We don't have any influence on how other trainers perform, so we just focus on our own stable,' he said. 'Our job is to get the horses to the races in the best possible shape. The results will take care of themselves.' Since arriving at Jebel Ali Stables in 2022, Costa has embraced the unique challenges of UAE racing. The shorter season and dirt tracks have required adaptation, but he sees parallels with his Australian roots. 'The biggest difference is the dirt track and how horses recover after racing or training,' he noted. 'Also, Australia races year-round, while the UAE has a shorter conditions book.' Regardless of how the championship race unfolds, Costa's focus remains on long-term success. 'We'll work hard to build a strong team for next season,' he said. 'Another goal is to have horses that can travel and compete internationally in the off-season.' As the season reaches its climax, Costa is determined to raise the bar for Jebel Ali Stables. Whether or not he secures the UAE Trainers' Championship, his impact on UAE racing is already being felt - and he is committed to making an even bigger statement in the seasons ahead. - Dubai Turf (G1) 1,800m Turf – MALJOOM (IRE)
