Legendary Jockey Frankie Dettori Announces Retirement from US Racing
Renowned Italian jockey Frankie Dettori, 54, has confirmed that he will retire from riding in the United States after competing in Saturday's Breeders' Cup at Del Mar, California. This marks a significant end to his illustrious career, which spans over four decades.
Dettori first announced plans to retire in 2022 but later changed his mind and opted to ride in the US instead, where he has been based for the past two years. Posting on social media, Dettori expressed his gratitude to everyone who has supported him throughout his journey, calling it an "honour" to compete at the highest level of racing.
A highly decorated jockey, Dettori has achieved numerous milestones in his career, including riding 15 winners in the Breeders' Cup and winning three British championships. He also holds the record for most wins on a single day at Ascot, with an impressive seven victories in 1996.
Dettori's last ride will be on Argine in the Breeders' Cup Mile, scheduled to take place on Saturday evening. The jockey has had a successful year so far, including a win in March with Inspiral.
As he hangs up his riding boots, Dettori is remembered for his exceptional skill and dedication to the sport. He was awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in 2001 and has been a beloved figure in the racing world.
The news of Dettori's retirement marks the end of an era for American racing fans, who have grown accustomed to his charismatic presence on the track. With his legacy cemented, Dettori will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the greatest jockeys in history.
Renowned Italian jockey Frankie Dettori, 54, has confirmed that he will retire from riding in the United States after competing in Saturday's Breeders' Cup at Del Mar, California. This marks a significant end to his illustrious career, which spans over four decades.
Dettori first announced plans to retire in 2022 but later changed his mind and opted to ride in the US instead, where he has been based for the past two years. Posting on social media, Dettori expressed his gratitude to everyone who has supported him throughout his journey, calling it an "honour" to compete at the highest level of racing.
A highly decorated jockey, Dettori has achieved numerous milestones in his career, including riding 15 winners in the Breeders' Cup and winning three British championships. He also holds the record for most wins on a single day at Ascot, with an impressive seven victories in 1996.
Dettori's last ride will be on Argine in the Breeders' Cup Mile, scheduled to take place on Saturday evening. The jockey has had a successful year so far, including a win in March with Inspiral.
As he hangs up his riding boots, Dettori is remembered for his exceptional skill and dedication to the sport. He was awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in 2001 and has been a beloved figure in the racing world.
The news of Dettori's retirement marks the end of an era for American racing fans, who have grown accustomed to his charismatic presence on the track. With his legacy cemented, Dettori will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the greatest jockeys in history.
he's had such an epic career lol 15 breeders cup wins? that's insane! i'm gonna miss seeing him on track, but at least we got to see him crush it in the breeders cup this saturday 
i mean Frankie Dettori's been killing it on the track for ages 
he's had an amazing career and inspired so many people with his skill and dedication. i'm gonna miss seeing him at the races 
what do you guys think about his retirement? are there any other legendary jockeys that come to mind when you think of racing? 
. I mean, have you seen his schedule recently? He's been riding non-stop for months, it's like he was running on fuel from somewhere else. And what about all those winners in March? Was it just luck or something more? The man is being silenced, and I'm not buying it 
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Frankie Dettori retiring is a huge loss for the US racing scene 
. Four decades of riding and still bringing home those wins? That's dedication 
. I'm gonna miss seeing his face on TV every week 
. But at the same time, you can't blame a guy for wanting to hang up his boots after all these years... 54 is old for racing, even by jockey standards 
. He's leaving behind an incredible legacy and cementing his place in history 
. It's gonna be weird not seeing him compete anymore 
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he's been a legend for so long and it feels like just yesterday he was tearing up the tracks at ascot 7 wins in one day?! that's insane! i think its awesome that he got to ride in the us though, he's def made american racing fans happy with his skills 
. but now that hes retired, ill miss seeing him on the track so much 
He's been a legend on the track for years! I've seen him win so many races and he's always given it his all 
I hope he enjoys his retirement and gets to relax (he doesn't have to worry about those racing injuries anymore) 
Dettori's been an inspiration to so many people, including me. He's got that charm and charisma that makes him a fan favorite 
And can we talk about how amazing his career is? 15 Breeders' Cup winners? Three British championships? 
The guy's a riding legend!
But at the same time, 54 is old for a jockey and he's had an incredible career - like, who else can say they've won 15 Breeders' Cup winners? 
. The guy's got charisma pouring out of every pore! Seven winners at Ascot in 1996 – that's just mind-boggling. He's leaving behind a legacy that'll be remembered for ages.
I'm sad to see Frankie Dettori hang up his riding boots after an incredible 40+ year career 
! He's been a force to be reckoned with on the track, and his achievements are truly legendary 
. I mean, who else can say they've won at Ascot seven times in one day?! 
i'm gonna miss seeing him on the track too, but i know he's leaving behind an incredible legacy that'll live on for years to come 
️... Like what's gonna happen to racing now? It's like losing a piece of history or something. He was always so confident and cool on that track, you know? And his record is insane! 15 Breeders' Cup wins? That's just crazy 
. It's weird to think that this Saturday will be one of those final rides for him... like it's really over 
. can't believe all those years have passed by so fast. anyway, gotta respect the guy for giving it his all and achieving so much in his career - 15 Breeders' Cup wins is no joke! 
. wish him all the best in whatever comes next
. I mean, can you imagine watching him ride for the last time on Saturday? 
He's had such an amazing career, 15 Breeders' Cup wins is insane! What are his plans now that he's retiring? Is he going to stay involved with racing somehow? 
Like how can this even happen?! The King of Racing is hanging up his riding boots and it's just so sad 
I mean, I know he said he was going to retire for good last time but ugh I always thought he'd change his mind 
And what a way to end his career - Breeders' Cup! 
Dettori's one of those legends that'll always be revered in the racing world 
15 Breeders' Cup wins? that's impressive, even if it was more than 20 years ago. what's next? retiring from breathing? 
, been watching him ride for ages and he always brings so much energy to the competition! 15 winners in the Breeders' Cup? That's insane 
He's had an amazing career and it's awesome that he gets to go out on top. But what's gonna happen now? The sport's gotta keep moving forward or something... 