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Frankie Dettori Sets Final U.S. Rides at Breeders’ Cup, Plans Brief South American Farewell

The 54-year-old will step into a global ambassador role with Amo Racing following a short run of farewell rides in South America.

Overview

  • Dettori confirmed he will retire from race riding in the United States after this weekend’s Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar, with Argine in the Mile identified as his final U.S. mount.
  • His scheduled Breeders’ Cup rides include Aspect Island and Imaginationthelady on Friday, then Khaadem, Wimbledon Hawkeye and Argine on Saturday.
  • He said he intends to conclude his career with a handful of rides in South America, with Racing Post reporting plans to ride in three countries.
  • Dettori has accepted a global ambassador position with Kia Joorabchian’s Amo Racing, which he said was the right next step to stay involved in the sport.
  • The announcement caps a four-decade career that included reversing a 2022 retirement plan to ride two seasons in the U.S., 15 Breeders’ Cup wins, and a March 2025 bankruptcy filing tied to a long tax dispute with HMRC.