Frankie Dettori says he will retire from riding in the United States after the Breeders’ Cup in Del Mar, California on Saturday.
Dettori, 54, first announced plans to retire in 2022 but made a U-turn and switched to riding in the US instead, where he has been based for the past two years.
Posting on social media, Dettori said he will retire completely after riding in a few races in South America.
“From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout this incredible journey,” he wrote on X., external
“It has been an honour to compete at the highest level of this sport for over four decades. I’m deeply grateful to my family, the owners, trainers, stable staff, and of course the supporters who have made my career possible.”
The Italian has several rides at the two-day Del Mar meeting, which starts on Friday, with his last set to be on Argine in the Breeders’ Cup Mile at 23:05 GMT on Saturday.
