Superstar Stradivarius lands the Yorkshire Cup hat-trick!

Horses like Stradivarius don’t come around very often. The superstar stayer oozed class on the Knavesmire once more, on his way to landing a hat-trick of Yorkshire Cup‘s, and in turn breaking a European record for most Group wins. Frankie Dettori and Stradivarius are one of the great modern day duos, and the pair delivered once more in front of the York crowd on what is certain to be a last appearance at the track for Stradivarius.

The field of five turned the bend with Thunderous leading and Stradivarius sitting in fourth alongside the well-backed Search For A Song. We were soon graced with one of the most iconic sights in recent times, Dettori back on the bridle, guiding Stradivarius to the front, despite looking in trouble three furlongs out. The eight-year-old kicked on to win by a length in his first race of his final season.

All roads lead to Ascot

Stradivarius, owned by Bjorn Nielsen, is the winning most horse in the QIPCO British Champions Series, as he registered his 16th win under the umbrella, seven ahead of the mighty Frankel. Having previously finished third place on QIPCO British Champions Day in October, the great stayer returned in a moment to saviour.

His next aim looks to be the Ascot Gold Cup, in the search of emulating the great Yeats who landed a record four wins in the races. Whether he wins that or not, this horse will go down as one of the greatest horses of all time, and one to remember for Frankie Dettori and trainer John Gosden.

The Paddy Power Yorkshire Cup is the third race in the 2022 QIPCO British Champions Series.