Frankie Dettori is an Italian horse jockey. He has been Jockey Champion on three occasions and has ridden more than 500 Group races.
His most remembered achievement was riding all seven winners on British Champions’ Day in 1996. Perhaps, one of the best riders in the world.
This was then followed by achieving the feat of winning all seven races on a single day at Ascot Racecourse on September 28, 1996, which was his biggest achievement.
In 2012, Frankie started working as a freelance; retained rider for the Godolphin Racing.
Further, he was convicted of taking a prohibited substance (Cocaine) and, thus, suspended from riding for 6 months.
Dettori participated in the 11th series of the UK Reality Tv show ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ during this absence.
In addition, Frankie won every major British Classic race: St. Leger five times, Epsom Oaks and 1,000 Guineas three times apiece, 2,000 Guineas twice and the Epsom Derby once.
Lastly, he was officially named the world’s best jockey, a title based on jockeys’ performances in the 100 highest-rated Group One and Grade One races around the globe in 2020.
Frankie Dettori Date of Birth & Age
Frankie Dettori was born on the 15th of December 1970 in Milan, Italy. As of October 2021, his age is 50 years.
How Did Frankie Dettori Survive Plane Crash?
Italian Jockey Frankie Dettori had survived a plane crash twenty years ago.
In 2000, Dettori was riding a Piper Seneca plane that crashed on takeoff. It fell on its way to Goodwood in Sussex.
The incident took away the life of the plane pilot, Patrick Mackey.
In an interview, the jockey has shared his horrific experience. He remained strapped in his seats and had to jump out of the narrow opening.
Fortunately, Dettori survived but fought a hard escape. He had a fractured right ankle and an injured thumb.
Know About His Wife Catherine Dettori
Frankie Dettori is blissfully married to his wife Catherine Dettori.
She is English by nationality. Dettori describes her as an extrovert and talkative just like him.
Catherine is not active on any of the social media platforms. However, the Jockey usually shares a lot about his pretty wife and family.
This adorable couple recently celebrated 24 years of marriage on July 20th, according to his Instagram account.
Dettori tweeted, her birthday is on March 7 as the fans were sending birthday wishes to Catherine way ahead of her actual birthday.
The beautiful couple share five children; Leo, Ella, Mia, Taula, and Rocco. Further, the family is currently residing in Stetchworth, Suffolk.
Net Worth
Frankie has a net worth of $18 million.
He is an Italian horse jokey. During his 33 years of career, Dettori must have earned a fortune. He basically earns from the horse races.
Besides, Dettori owns four restaurants in London and one in Dubai.
His career total was estimated to be £147.4m($205.8)back in 2018, considering his success.
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