(CNN) Veteran jockey Frankie Dettori punched the sky with pure joy as he clinched a successive Gold Cup, once again riding Stradivarius to victory in the most prestigious race at Royal Ascot .

The result, a repeat of last year, was met with raucous cheers from the bumper crowd that had crammed onto the grandstand to witness one of racing's greatest duos.

The cheers continued into the parade ring with Dettori whipping the crowd into a frenzy with his famous flying dismount.

There to greet him was Queen Elizabeth II , who presented the 48-year-old and trainer John Gosden with their winning trophies.

The Italian jockey has now ridden seven Gold Cup winners, only Lester Piggott has more with 11.

"There's never been a jockey like him to work the crowd. He's infectious. You just knew he was going to do it," veteran racing pundit Brough Scott told ITV.

"This is a day of sporting history, four winners on Gold Cup Day, culminating in the Gold Cup."

Italian jockey Frankie Dettori celebrates after winning the Ascot Gold Cup on Stradivarius.

Dettori performs his trademark flying dismount after winning the Gold Cup.

Stradivarius, owned by Bjorn Nielsen, was the hot favorite after last year's victory and started the race with odds of even money.

With the crowd on tenterhooks, Dettori positioned his horse perfectly and the way he stormed down the home straight to edge out Dee Ex Bee caused hairs to stand up on the back of necks.

"What an amazing horse he is, he's a horse for the big occasion and I love him dearly," Dettori told ITV after the race. "The people love him."

Four out of four for @FrankieDettori



Some jockey



But let's not forget that Stradivarius has now won back-to-back Gold Cups



Some horse#RoyalAscot pic.twitter.com/vKz5YDHRrR — Ascot Racecourse (@Ascot) June 20, 2019

Stradivarius is now on a seven-race winning streak, with his last loss coming here at Ascot in October 2018.

The victory gave Dettori his fourth win out of four on day three and recalled memories of his "Magnificent Seven" when he won all seven races on the card at Ascot in September 1996.

"It brings back memories of 1996," he told ITV after his third win on Star Catcher.

With Dettori on a winning streak, the odds for his fifth race of the day dramatically dropped from 14/1 to 7/2 favorite.

Photos: Royal Ascot 2019: The most impressive hats on show Photos: Royal Ascot 2019: The most impressive hats on show Scroll through to see some of the most impressive hats on show at Royal Ascot 2019 in June. Hide Caption 1 of 14 Photos: Royal Ascot 2019: The most impressive hats on show Bold looks can be found on every corner of the Ascot Racecourse. Hide Caption 2 of 14 Photos: Royal Ascot 2019: The most impressive hats on show Like a number of other British royals at this year's event, Princess Eugenie, right, embraced a blue color palette. Hide Caption 3 of 14 Photos: Royal Ascot 2019: The most impressive hats on show Racegoer Alexa Wolman carries her afternoon tea as part of her ensemble. Hide Caption 4 of 14 Photos: Royal Ascot 2019: The most impressive hats on show The Queen's eldest granddaughter, Zara Tindall, waves to the crowd in a teal hat and matching dress. Hide Caption 5 of 14 Photos: Royal Ascot 2019: The most impressive hats on show An attendee sports an elaborate pink hat on the third day of the five-day event. Hide Caption 6 of 14 Photos: Royal Ascot 2019: The most impressive hats on show Entrepreneur Valerie Stark in an intricate maroon headpiece. Hide Caption 7 of 14 Photos: Royal Ascot 2019: The most impressive hats on show "Game of Thrones" star Natalie Dormer paired her floral maxi dress with a neutral colored hat. Hide Caption 8 of 14 Photos: Royal Ascot 2019: The most impressive hats on show Fashion designer Lacry Puravu opted for a blooming headpiece. Hide Caption 9 of 14 Photos: Royal Ascot 2019: The most impressive hats on show Flowers and feathers are often favorites among attendees. Hide Caption 10 of 14 Photos: Royal Ascot 2019: The most impressive hats on show Ascot celebrates British sport, fashion and culture across five memorable days. Hide Caption 11 of 14 Photos: Royal Ascot 2019: The most impressive hats on show Racegoer Heather Morris' bright pink ensemble stood out at Royal Ascot's Ladies' Day. Hide Caption 12 of 14 Photos: Royal Ascot 2019: The most impressive hats on show A racegoer takes Royal Ascot's famous dress code to new heights with a larger-than-life hat. Hide Caption 13 of 14 Photos: Royal Ascot 2019: The most impressive hats on show Horses attracted attention both on and off the racecourse. Hide Caption 14 of 14

The atmosphere trackside reached fever pitch as the horses broke from the gate, with almost every punter having put their faith in Dettori and his ride Turgenev.

As the Italian broke from the group to lead into the final furlong, the place erupted with excitement.

Despite the cacophony of noise urging him to the line, Dettori was ultimately pipped at the line by outsider Biometric.

"20 years ago I would have won that," joked Dettori afterward.

Champion trainer Gosden was full of praise for a jockey who seems to only get better with age.

"Frankie [Dettori] is like a player who gets to the final of Wimbledon and then raises it to another level," Gosden told reporters.

"He is a phenomenon. For a kid of 48 he is remarkable and when he rides here he goes to another level."

Photos: Royal Ascot images Day four – Hayley Turner becomes only the second female jockey to ride a winner at Royal Ascot and the first in 32 years after Gay Kelleway. Hide Caption 1 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images As is tradition, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II leads the royal procession at Royal Ascot. Hide Caption 2 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images Huge crowds once again pack the historic race course in Berkshire, west of London. Hide Caption 3 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images Spectacular hats are very much in vogue at Royal Ascot. Hide Caption 4 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images And Dettori adds another winner to his fabulous four from day three, including the Ascot Gold Cup. Hide Caption 5 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images After a wet week, the sun is out at Ascot and racegoers are able to enjoy picnics in the car park. Hide Caption 6 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (yellow waistcoat) is head of the Godolphin racing operation and a familiar face at British horse racing tracks. Hide Caption 7 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images Frankie Dettori riding Advertise leads the field on the run-in in the Commonwealth Cup. Hide Caption 8 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images Day three – Britain's Queen Elizabeth II presents jockey Frankie Dettori with the Gold Cup after his second straight win on Stradivarius. Hide Caption 9 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images The win marks Dettori's fourth straight victory of the day and a seventh Gold Cup in all. Hide Caption 10 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images The huge crowd is gripped to the action as the Gold Cup unfolded. Hide Caption 11 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images Ladies' Day at Royal Ascot is when the extra special outfits are on display. Hide Caption 12 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images Day three – Frankie Dettori (yellow cap) and Stradivarius hold off Dee Ex Bee and Master of Reality to clinch a famous win on Ladies' Day at Royal Ascot. Hide Caption 13 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images Britain's Queen Elizabeth II arrives in the Royal Enclosure ahead of Ladies' Day at Royal Ascot. Hide Caption 14 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images Premier League footballers Peter Crouch (right) and Glen Johnson with their wives on Ladies' Day. Hide Caption 15 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images Day two: – The Royal Procession makes its way down the Straight Mile at Royal Ascot ahead of racing. Hide Caption 16 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images Day one: – Britain's Queen Elizabeth II riding in the leading carriage during the Royal Procession to open Royal Ascot 2019. Hide Caption 17 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images Taiwanese model, actress and singer Lin Chi-ling is one of a host of celebrities at Royal Ascot Wednesday. Hide Caption 18 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images Veteran Italian jockey Frankie Dettori treats the crowd to his trademark flying dismount after clinching his 61st winner at Royal Ascot in the opener. Hide Caption 19 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images The heavens opened later Wednesday as Frankie Dettori rode Crystal Ocean (right) to victory in the showpiece Prince Of Wales's Stakes. Hide Caption 20 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William enjoy the occasion despite the rain. Hide Caption 21 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images Queen Maxima is full of smiles as she waved to racegoers. Hide Caption 22 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images Royal Ascot is a highlight of the British sporting and cultural calendar. Hide Caption 23 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images The event features five days of world-class horse racing and high fashion. Hide Caption 24 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images Racegoers are encouraged to express themselves within the confines of a strict dress code. Hide Caption 25 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images New Zealand model Georgia Fowler is among a host of celebrities in attendance on day one. Hide Caption 26 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images Hats are an essential Royal Ascot accessory. Hide Caption 27 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images Light rain Tuesday couldn't dampen spirits at Royal Ascot in Berkshire, west of London. Hide Caption 28 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images Upmarket picnics in the car park are a Royal Ascot tradition for some. Hide Caption 29 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images Daniel Tudhope rode Lord Glitters (grey) to victory in the opening Queen Anne Stakes on day one. Hide Caption 30 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images Ryan Moore rode Circus Maximus (second left, white cap) to victory in the showpiece St James's Palace Stakes ahead of the third-placed Frankie Dettori-trained favorite Too Darn Hot (in pink, center). Hide Caption 31 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images The Royal Enclosure is the high-society place to be seen at Ascot. Hide Caption 32 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images James Doyle rode Blue Point (blue) to win the Group 1 King's Stand Stakes. Hide Caption 33 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images Punters can bet on the color of the Queen's hat every day. Hide Caption 34 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images Attendees dress up for the occasion. Hide Caption 35 of 36 Photos: Royal Ascot images Members of the band 'The Tootsie Rollers' pose ahead of day on at Royal AScot. Hide Caption 36 of 36

Dettori mania

It's been an impressive festival for Dettori, who has now registered 66 career wins at Royal Ascot.

"I embrace the pressure . It is part and parcel of the job and I thrive off it," he told reporters earlier Thursday.

His success on the track, along with his loveable persona off it, makes Dettori one of the most famous jockeys in the world and a certified fan favorite.

He routinely draws in the crowds wherever he goes and transcends the sport of horse racing.

"You need strong characters and you need strong figureheads. He's the face of the sport," said racing fan Andrew Fisher.

"You need people like him to make it interesting really, you connect with people like them."

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Frankie fever

Over the course of his glittering career, Dettori has ridden some of the best horses on the planet. He was Godolphin's retained jockey for 18 years -- riding 110 Group 1 winners for stables of Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed.

He went freelance in 2013, and has recently combined with Briton Gosden with spectacular success. Among the highlights in 2018 was a second straight victory in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and a Breeders' Cup Turf title, both on board wonder horse Enable

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The jockey is now a household name, a rarity for members of the horse racing world.

"I don't really come to racing very often but if you ask me to name one jockey, he's the only one I know," said spectator Leslie Paine.

The Gold Cup may not be the richest race during Royal Ascot week but it is certainly the most prestigious.

Founded in 1807, the Group 1 race is also the oldest at the festival and is the ultimate test for some of the best long-distance Flat racers in the world.

Run over a marathon trip of two-and-a-half miles, many champion horses have distinguished themselves on this very special day of racing.

Perhaps what makes it so special is the presence of the Queen, who always presents the trophies -- not to mention the prize of $635,000 (£500,000) lining the winning connections' pockets.

Royal Ascot was gripped by Frankie fever Thursday.