"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. From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout this incredible journey. Ciao, Frankie."
"The 54-year-old jockey first announced his retirement in December 2022, saying he would take his final rides at the 2023 Breeders' Cup, but subsequently decided to move to the lucrative US circuit instead. He has enjoyed two successful seasons, initially on the west coast and more recently from a base in Florida, and will now bow out in a prestigious meeting at the end of a career that started as a teenager in Italy."
Frankie Dettori will end his two-year stint in the US after the main card of the 2025 Breeders' Cup at Del Mar and then complete his career with a few rides in South America. He first announced retirement in December 2022 intending to finish at the 2023 Breeders' Cup but instead moved to the US circuit and enjoyed two successful seasons, initially on the west coast and then based in Florida. His career began as a teenager in Italy. He is a top-25 US rider by prize money and ranks fourth for earnings per winner. He expressed deep gratitude to family, owners, trainers, stable staff and supporters.
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