FRANKIE'S THE KING OF ASCOT

Dettori scores sensational Ascot Gold Cup triumph

- Melissa Jones

IT was mission impossible - but not if your name is Frankie Dettori.

In his final Ascot Gold Cup, riding by far the most inexperienced horse, the Italian champion was up against it.

Yet this is Dettori's second home, where he has reigned as a fans' favourite for more than three decades.

Keeping a cool head, on a hot afternoon, was necessary on three-time raced Courage Mon Ami.

Virtually last on the turn for home, the pair made relentless headway all the way up the straight, with favourite Coltrane in their sights.

As long time-leader Subjectivist battled on willingly, the front two engaged in a tremendous tussle.