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Katie Davis Enlists Frankie Dettori for Ascot Shergar Cup Preparations

Video calls with the seven-time Royal Ascot leading rider are helping the U.S. jockey sharpen her approach for Saturday’s team competition.

Overview

  • Davis will make her British debut at Ascot on Saturday with six mounts, including Kensington Palace Stakes winner Miss Information.
  • She represents the Rest Of The World team alongside Karis Teetan and Hugh Bowman in the Shergar Cup’s international squad format.
  • Dettori, who claimed 81 victories at Royal Ascot and topped its jockey rankings seven times, advises her via FaceTime on ride tactics and course nuances.
  • The Shergar Cup features four teams—Britain, Ireland, Europe and Rest Of The World—competing across six races during the Royal Ascot meeting.
  • A third-generation jockey, Davis has won over 340 races in the U.S. and gained wider recognition through the Netflix series 'Race For The Crown.'