Dettori to ride in silks of lucky charity lotto winner

PA Sport Reporters
May 1, 2020 12:15 pm

Competition launched in support of NHS charities.

A racing fan can win the chance to own a Frankie Dettori-ridden runner for the day in a raffle supporting the Charities Together COVID-19 Appeal.

The competition, run by the newly-launched Racehorse Lotto and supported by Racing Breaks, will see the winner create and register their own silks for the horse to carry, with Dettori on board, as well as being issued with four owners’ and trainers’ badges. The horse will contest one Flat race in 2021.

Dettori, said: “It will be an absolute pleasure to ride for whoever wins this amazing competition.

“It’s a brilliant initiative which I’m delighted to support and I hope that we can raise plenty of money for our heroes at the NHS, while also providing one lucky winner with the ultimate experience of racehorse ownership for the day.”

Tickets cost GBP 2 and the prize also includes a two-night stay in one of Newmarket’s luxury hotels, a tour of the Jockey Club training grounds and gallops in Newmarket, a behind the scenes tour of one of Newmarket’s racing stable yards and the National Stud.

The winner will also be invited to visit the Palace House: National Heritage Centre for Horseracing & Sporting Art museum and gallery before enjoying a champagne afternoon tea and tour at the Jockey Club Rooms. Dettori will announce the winner on June 1.

Hugh O’Donnell, Founder and CEO of Furlong Gaming, the parent company of Racehorse Lotto, said: “We’re very excited to be launching the Frankie Dettori Raffle.

“Not only does it give people the chance to win a truly unforgettable experience, we’re also hoping to have a major positive impact on fundraising for the Charities Together COVID-19 Appeal.

“A huge thanks has to firstly go to Frankie for agreeing to not only ride the winner’s horse for the day, but also for throwing his all-round support behind this initiative, as well as Racing Breaks who are providing key parts of an unbelievable prize.”