Dettori to retire from US riding after Breeders Cup, SA rides

Frankie Dettori announced on Wednesday that he will retire from race riding in the United States after this weekend’s Breeders Cup at Del Mar and will conclude his career with a handful of rides in South America. The 54 year old posted the decision on social media after arriving at the Del Mar backstretch, where he declined interview requests and said there would be more news to come.

“Following the Breeders Cup on Saturday, I will be retiring from race riding in the United States and concluding my career with a few rides in South America, something I’ve always wanted to do,” Dettori wrote. “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.”

Dettori, who reversed an earlier plan to retire in 2023 and relocated to the United States, has spent the past two years riding primarily on the U.S. circuit. He is scheduled to ride several horses across the two Breeders Cup days, with his mount on...