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The blinkered Trawlerman got the better of the grey Alfred Boucher in a thrilling finish to the lucrative handicap

Trawlerman lands Ebor under inspired Dettori ride

Trawlerman (9-1) claimed the Sky Bet Ebor Handicap at York in a thrilling finish, thanks to another Frankie Dettori masterclass.

Racing • 20 Aug 22

The versatile Verry Elleegant has won 11 Group Ones over trips from seven furlongs to two miles

Dettori to ride Verry Elleegant on first French outing

Frankie Dettori has been booked to ride Melbourne Cup heroine Verry Elleegant on her French debut in the Darley Prix Jean Romanet later this month.

Racing • 10 Aug 22

Kyprios ridden by Ryan Moore (right,) passes Stradivarius and Andrea Atzeni (left) on their way to winning the Goodwood Cup

Ballydoyle's Kyprios set for Irish St Leger engagement

The Irish St Leger remains the most likely next objective for Kyprios following his thrilling victory in the Goodwood Cup.

Racing • 03 Aug 22

Frankie Dettori has partnered Stradivarius in 26 of his 34 starts

Atzeni to replace Dettori on Stradivarius

Andrea Atzeni will replace Frankie Dettori on Stradivarius in the Qatar Goodwood Cup next week.

Racing • 19 Jul 22

Emily Upjohn (far side) came up just short in the Oaks at Epsom

Updated Dettori set to partner Gosden stars

John Gosden has revealed Frankie Dettori will be aboard both Inspiral and Emily Upjohn in their next outings, with the post-Royal Ascot "sabbatical" between the trainer and jockey appearing to be over.

Racing • 05 Jul 22

Frankie Dettori and John Gosden have had their differences

Dettori could return to role for Gosdens

John Gosden has not yet confirmed who will ride Inspiral in Friday's Tattersalls Falmouth Stakes, but he has not ruled out a reunion with Frankie Dettori in the future.

Racing • 02 Jul 22

Updated Dettori vows to ride on as he marks new era with winner

On his first ride since taking a "sabbatical" from his relationship with John and Thady Gosden, Frankie Dettori partnered Lezoo to victory at Newmarket

Racing • 25 Jun 22

So ofter the man to follow at Royal Ascot, Frankie Dettori partnered just one winner from 22 mounts at the meeting last week

Updated Dettori and Gosden to take 'a sabbatical'

John Gosden and Frankie Dettori have agreed to "take a sabbatical" following a meeting in Newmarket on Friday.

Racing • 24 Jun 22

Ryan Moore riding Tuesday (near side) just edged out Frankie Dettori and Emily Upjohn

Birthday girl Tuesday snatches dramatic Oaks

Aidan O'Brien landed a record-breaking 41st British Classic as Tuesday (13-2) edged out favourite Emily Upjohn in a thrilling finish to the Cazoo Oaks at Epsom.

Racing • 04 Jun 22

Frankie Dettori aboard Emily Upjohn during a recent gallop at Epsom

Emily Upjohn well placed to claim Oaks for Gosden

Red-hot favourite Emily Upjohn is the star name among 11 fillies declared for the Oaks at Epsom.

Racing • 01 Jun 22

'He was a legend. We always tried to aspire to be like him and none of us can do it'

'A legend' - Tributes paid to late Lester Piggott

Willie Carson and Frankie Dettori have led the tributes to Lester Piggott, who died in Switzerland on Sunday morning at the age of 86.

Racing • 29 May 22

Frankie Dettori and trainer Johnny Murtagh celebrate

Dettori bags poignant victory in Barney Curley memorial

Frankie Dettori punched the air with delight and produced his trademark flying dismount after teaming up with his old friend Johnny Murtagh to win Barney Curley's memorial race on Trueba at Bellewstown.

Racing • 30 Sep 21

Frankie Dettori will ride at Bellewstown for the late Barney Curley's charity

Dettori to ride for Murtagh at Bellewstown on Thursday

Frankie Dettori will ride for his former weighing room colleague Johnny Murtagh in a special race run in memory of Barney Curley at Bellewstown on Thursday.

Racing • 29 Sep 21

Snowfall is looking to cement her position as favourite for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe by winning her fourth successive Group One

Snowfall heads to Paris for Arc prep

Snowfall aims to make it a perfect five out of five for this season in the Prix Vermeille at Longchamp on Sunday.

Racing • 12 Sep 21

Frankie Dettori leaps from Stradivarius after winning The Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup Stakes

Stradivarius makes Lonsdale Cup history at York

Stradivarius became the first horse to win the Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup three times when edging out Spanish Mission at York.

Racing • 20 Aug 21

Frankie Dettori riding Campanelle won The Commonwealth Cup in the stewards room

Campanelle victorious after stewards' inquiry

Campanelle was awarded the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot following a dramatic stewards' inquiry, having initially been beaten in a photo-finish by Dragon Symbol.

Racing • 18 Jun 21

Adam Kirby and Adayar were shock winners of the Epsom Derby on Saturday.

Dettori happy to have 'helped' Kirby nick Derby crown

Frankie Dettori was delighted to receive Derby-winning jockey Adam Kirby's thanks for his part in the unlikely sequence of events which resulted in Epsom glory on Adayar.

Racing • 06 Jun 21

The winner came home 16 lengths ahead of the field

Snowfall romps to Oaks glory for O'Brien and Dettori

Snowfall stormed to a breathtaking victory for Aidan O'Brien and Frankie Dettori in the Cazoo Oaks at a wet Epsom.

Racing • 04 Jun 21

Frankie Dettori riding Mother Earth (purple silks on left) at Newmarket

Aidan O'Brien's Mother Earth wins 1000 Guineas

Mother Earth was a convincing winner of the Qipco 1000 Guineas for Aidan O'Brien and Frankie Dettori.

Racing • 02 May 21

Frankie Dettori and Enable are going for glory again

Dettori desperate to complete Arc hat-trick with Enable

Frankie Dettori is already recognised as one of horse racing's all-time greats - and on Sunday he will bid to help Enable achieve a similar status with an unprecedented third Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe success.

Racing • 02 Oct 20

Frankie Dettori at the Doncaster Races in early September

'It's awful' - Frankie Dettori missing crowd factor

Frankie Dettori speaks to RTÉ 2fm's Game On ahead of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in Paris as he looks to guide Enable to become the first ever three-time winner of the race.

Racing • 29 Sep 20

Indigo Girl won despite showing signs of inexperience

Logician and Indigo Girl give Dettori Doncaster double

Indigo Girl defied a slow start and signs of greenness to triumph in the bet365 May Hill Stakes at Doncaster under Frankie Dettori.

Racing • 10 Sep 20

Enable signs off in Britain with September Stakes win

Enable remains on course to bid for a historic third Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe after winning the Unibet September Stakes by seven lengths at Kempton.

Racing • 05 Sep 20

Campanelle made all under Frankie Dettori

Classy Campanelle claims Prix Morny

Campanelle maintained her unbeaten record as she ran out a ready winner of the Darley Prix Morny at Deauville.

Racing • 23 Aug 20

It was a fifth win from as many starts for Palace Pier

Palace Pier too good for Irish rivals at Deauville

Palace Pier maintained his unbeaten record with a dominant display under Frankie Dettori in the Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville, with Jessica Harrington's Alpine Star taking second spot.

Racing • 16 Aug 20