Health : Accident (Non-fatal) 1 June 2000 (Plane carsh; broken ankle) chart Placidus Equal_H.
Italian jockey, won the Prima Corsa (group) in 1986 and 1989. With great skill, he has an innovative style and mount that combines both American and European styles of riding; he won 96 races. He was the winner of the Arc de Triomphe in 1995 riding Lammtarra. This is the biggest race in Europe, held at Longchamp in Paris. The worlds fastest thoroughbreds compete in the 2,400 meter classic distance (approx. 1 1/2 miles) This internationally renowned sporting event is the most highly prized competition for fans of flat racing. On 6/01/2000, he survived a plane crash with just a broken ankle. A light aircraft carrying him and fellow jockey Ray Cochrane to a race meeting at Goodwood crashed outside Newmarket airfield, killing the planes pilot. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less
Born: December 15, 1970, Milan, Italy
Frankie Dettori officially retired from professional horse racing on October 21, 2023, after a final ride at Champions Day at Ascot Racecourse. His final race was aboard the appropriately named "Kinross." He had announced his retirement plans earlier in 2023, stating his intention to retire at the end of the British flat racing season after an illustrious career spanning over three decades.
Dettori's final year of racing saw him participate in prestigious races around the world, including the Dubai World Cup, the Kentucky Derby, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and the Melbourne Cup. He continued to ride winners at the highest level, adding to his impressive list of accomplishments. His final victory came aboard "Courage Mon Ami" at Royal Ascot in 2023, in the Gold Cup.
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Frankie Dettori is considered one of the most famous and successful jockeys of all time. His career is marked by numerous prestigious victories, including:
While Dettori has retired from professional racing as a jockey, he intends to stay involved in the racing industry, potentially exploring roles as a trainer, breeder, or racing ambassador. He has also mentioned the possibility of pursuing media opportunities.
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