Frankie Dettori Announces Plans to Retire from Racing After Breeders Cup
Italian icon Frankie Dettori is set to bring an end to his illustrious two-year stint in the US after the main card of this year's Breeders' Cup, a meeting that marks the culmination of a storied career spanning over four decades.
The 54-year-old jockey has been a dominant force on the track, earning top-25 status among US riders in terms of prize money and ranking as the fourth-most successful jockey for earnings per winner. His impressive resume boasts numerous Grade One victories, including notable wins with horses like Khaadem and Wimbledon Hawkeye.
Dettori's path to retirement was initially marked by an announcement in December 2022, where he stated his intention to conclude his career at that year's Breeders' Cup. However, the opportunity to ride on the lucrative US circuit proved too enticing, and he opted to prolong his stay.
With his next-to-last start set for the Grade One Breeders' Cup Mile, Dettori will be riding aboard Argine, a Japanese-trained runner. A fitting finale to his career, the meeting represents a poignant reminder of his storied past, which has been marked by numerous championships in both Italy and Britain.
Throughout his illustrious career, Dettori has secured multiple titles as champion jockey, including three separate championship wins in 1994, 1995, and 2004. The veteran rider's association with notable champions like Enable and Stradivarius further solidifies his legacy.
As Dettori prepares to bid farewell to the sport, he has expressed gratitude for the unwavering support of his family, owners, trainers, stable staff, and most importantly, his fans. His announcement, accompanied by a heartfelt message, is set to serve as an emotional conclusion to a remarkable career that has captured the hearts of racing enthusiasts worldwide.
In Dettori's final outing in public, he will be joined by fellow veteran riders on South American horses, adding a poignant touch to this storied chapter in his life.
Italian icon Frankie Dettori is set to bring an end to his illustrious two-year stint in the US after the main card of this year's Breeders' Cup, a meeting that marks the culmination of a storied career spanning over four decades.
The 54-year-old jockey has been a dominant force on the track, earning top-25 status among US riders in terms of prize money and ranking as the fourth-most successful jockey for earnings per winner. His impressive resume boasts numerous Grade One victories, including notable wins with horses like Khaadem and Wimbledon Hawkeye.
Dettori's path to retirement was initially marked by an announcement in December 2022, where he stated his intention to conclude his career at that year's Breeders' Cup. However, the opportunity to ride on the lucrative US circuit proved too enticing, and he opted to prolong his stay.
With his next-to-last start set for the Grade One Breeders' Cup Mile, Dettori will be riding aboard Argine, a Japanese-trained runner. A fitting finale to his career, the meeting represents a poignant reminder of his storied past, which has been marked by numerous championships in both Italy and Britain.
Throughout his illustrious career, Dettori has secured multiple titles as champion jockey, including three separate championship wins in 1994, 1995, and 2004. The veteran rider's association with notable champions like Enable and Stradivarius further solidifies his legacy.
As Dettori prepares to bid farewell to the sport, he has expressed gratitude for the unwavering support of his family, owners, trainers, stable staff, and most importantly, his fans. His announcement, accompanied by a heartfelt message, is set to serve as an emotional conclusion to a remarkable career that has captured the hearts of racing enthusiasts worldwide.
In Dettori's final outing in public, he will be joined by fellow veteran riders on South American horses, adding a poignant touch to this storied chapter in his life.
just saw this news and i'm like wow 54 is old for a jockey lol but seriously Frankie Dettori is a legend and it's time for him to hang up his riding boots 
still can't believe Frankie is gonna hang up those riding boots 
I'm gonna miss seeing him around the tracks, but it's awesome that he gets to go out on a high note with the Breeders Cup being his last hurrah 
Argine is a great choice for him too - I've heard good things about that horse 
Frankie Dettori's retirement is kinda bittersweet for me... I mean, 54 years old and still dominating the track? That's what we call dedication! 
But at the same time, it's like he's been saying "see you later" to his own legacy. A Breeders' Cup farewell seems like a grand finale, though... all those wins with Khaadem & Wimbledon Hawkeye will be hard to top. 
. It's been an absolute thrill to watch Frankie Dettori ride into the sunset! 
dude Frankie Dettori is literally one of the all-time greats, like 4 decades of racing and still killing it 
And I love how he's giving all the credit to his team & fans, humble dude 
I cant believe its coming to an end 
and its sad to think about him retiring 
from racing 
but this dude has had such an amazing career 
four decades yeah thats wild! 
. And what's with the "heartfelt message" from him about his fans? Sounds like a PR stunt to me 
. I'm not saying he won't retire eventually, but let's not get ahead of ourselves just yet...
Frankie Dettori is like the ultimate champion, you feel? Four decades of riding and he still manages to bring the heat! His legacy is insane 
. He's gonna be remembered as one of the all-time greats and I'm honored to have grown up watching him ride 
4 decades of racing and still going strong that's what i call dedication 
bc he's been doing it for so long & he deserves to enjoy the fruits of his labor 
argine is gonna be a special horse 2 ride with frankie in his last start 
just read that Frankie Dettori is gonna retire from racing after the Breeders Cup 
anyway, all good vibes to Frankie though, he deserves a happy retirement and we get to see his legacy live on through the horses he trained 
He's had an amazing career and it's awesome that he gets to ride for Argine one last time at the Breeders' Cup Mile. 
Frankie Dettori's decision to retire after Breeders' Cup is bittersweet at best - I mean, who wouldn't want to ride out on the biggest stage? 
... just kidding, sorta 
. Seriously though, it's crazy to think about how fast time flies when you're having fun doing what you love. I mean, four decades is no joke! He's basically a legend at this point, and his legacy will live on through all the amazing horses he's ridden over the years 
!