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Name	Frankie Dettori
First Name	Frankie
Last Name	Dettori
Occupation	Horse Jockey
Birthday	December 15
Birth Year	1970
Place of Birth	Milan
Home Town	Lombardy
Birth Country	Italy
Birth Sign	Sagittarius
Full/Birth Name
Parents	Gianfranco Dettori
Siblings	Not Available
Spouse	Catherine Dettori
Children(s)	Rocco Dettori, Leo Dettori, Mia Dettori, Ella Dettori, Tallula Dettori

Frankie Dettori Biography

Frankie Dettori is one of the most popular and richest Horse Jockey who was born on December 15, 1970 in Milan, Lombardy, Italy. He was house-mates alongside He was housemates with Heidi Montag and her husband Spencer Pratt on Celebrity Big Brother. and her husband Spencer Pratt on Celebrity Big Brother.

Born in Milan, Dettori’s first experience with horses was at the age of twelve, and his father bought him a Palomino pony. This had some impact on him, as he rode the horse often. When he was 13 Dettori left school to become a stable boy and apprentice jockey. The following year he went to Great Britain where he apprenticed with trainer Luca Cumani at Newmarket in 1985 and became a stable jockey soon after.

In 1990, Dettori became the first teenager since Lester Piggott to ride 100 winners in one season. His first win came at the age of 16 in Turin in November 1986, while his first victory in Britain was the following June. Further success followed, with numerous winners in Group 1 races. On 28 September 1996 he achieved the feat of winning all seven races on a single day at Ascot Racecourse.

He was the son of Gianfranco was a world-class jockey in the 1970s.

In early 2013 , he participated on the eleventh episode of reality series Celebrity Big Brother.

Lanfranco “Frankie” Dettori, MBE (born 15 December 1970) is an Italian horse racing jockey based in the United Kingdom. Dettori has been Champion Jockey on three occasions and has ridden the winners of more than 500 Group races. His most celebrated achievement was riding all seven winners on British Champions’ Day at Ascot in 1996. He is the son of the Sardinian jockey Gianfranco Dettori, who was a prolific winner in Italy. He has been described by Lester Piggott as the best jockey currently riding.

Frankie Dettori Net Worth

Frankie is one of the richest Horse Jockey from Italy. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Frankie Dettori's net worth $18 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

As of 1990, which was the first season as a jockey in a stable the horse won 100 races.

Net Worth	$18 Million
Salary	Under Review
Source of Income	Horse Jockey
Cars	Not Available
House	Living in own house.

He quit his position as a team captain on the BBC quiz A Question of Sport in 2003, when he was apparently stung by a question from a participant as to when he retired from riding. Since that time he has completely rededicated himself to riding. He was rewarded for his newfound dedication by becoming the British Champion Jockey in 2004.

An ardent Anglophile, he thrives on English culture: Dettori is an avid Arsenal supporter. He has a line of frozen Italian food. In 2004, he opened a restaurant, Frankie’s Italian Bar and Grill in Putney, London with renowned chef Marco Pierre White. Also their partnership has another three restaurants in London (in Knightsbridge, Chiswick and Selfridges) and one in Dubai (opened in 2007).

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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On 1 June 2000, Dettori was injured when the Piper Seneca on which he was traveling crashed near Newmarket. A police spokesman commented “It would certainly seem to be a miracle that anyone got out of the crash alive”. On 29 December of the same year he received an honorary MBE.

Who is Frankie Dettori Dating?

According to our records, Frankie Dettori married to Catherine Dettori. As of January 13, 2024, Frankie Dettori’s is not dating anyone.

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Thieves stole many of his medals from his home on the evening of 25 August 2006. Items missing include three Gold Cups awarded in Japan and his MBE.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Frankie Dettori height 5 ft 4 in Frankie weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height	5 ft 4 in
Weight	Not Known
Body Measurements	Under Review
Eye Color	Not Available
Hair Color	Not Available
Feet/Shoe Size	Not Available

In 2000, Dettori and Ray Cochrane were aboard a Piper Seneca plane which crashed on take off at Newmarket on its way to Goodwood in Sussex, killing pilot Patrick Mackey. Dettori escaped with a fractured right ankle and an injured thumb, and spent some weeks in Addenbrooke’s Hospital.

In 2007, Dettori became the face of “Jockey” yoghurt, sold across Europe, but especially popular in France. Controversial at first for its sweet flavour, Dettori’s advertising campaign: “Frankie know whatta you alike!” – has seen sales rise slightly.

Top Facts about Frankie Dettori

1. Frankie Dettori is an Italian jockey born in Milan.
2. He has won over 500 Group races in his career.
3. Dettori rode seven winners on British Champions’ Day in 1996.
4. He has won the Epsom Derby twice, first in 2007 and then again in 2015.
5. Dettori has also won the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe six times.
6. In 2019, he became the first jockey to win all seven races at Ascot Racecourse.
7. Dettori was awarded an MBE for services to horse racing in 2000.
8. He has ridden for Queen Elizabeth II and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
9. Dettori’s most successful year was in 1994 when he rode a record-breaking 233 winners.
10. As of August 2021, he had amassed over £92 million ($126 million) in prize money winnings throughout his career.

Facts & Trivia

Frankie Ranked on the list of most popular Horse Jockey. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Italy. Frankie Dettori celebrates birthday on December 15 of every year.

The Epsom Derby was the only British Classic Race Dettori had not won in his career, until his fifteenth attempt on 2 June 2007 on the Peter Chapple-Hyam trained Authorized. The following day he won the Prix du Jockey Club on Lawman, notching up a derby double.

How much does Frankie Dettori earn?

Interestingly, just one jockey who mainly plies their trade in the UK cracked the top 50 in our list, which was Frankie Dettori, with estimated career earnings of over $212m, showing just how significantly higher the prize purses are in other countries (especially Japan).

Who is Frankie Dettori wife?

Catherine Dettori

When was Frankie Dettori last race?

In the current season, Frankie Dettori has statistics of 63 runs and 15 wins, with a strike rate of 24%. The most recent ride for Frankie Dettori was PIZ BADILE (IRE) (finished 12th of 17) in the CAZOO DERBY (In Memory Of Lester Piggott) (Group 1) (1) at Epsom Downs on 04 June 2022.

What horse is Frankie Dettori riding in the Derby?

Frankie Dettori, jockey of Piz Badile He comes into the Derby with a good profile and he’s a lovely ride to have.

Who is the richest jockey?

Meet Yutaka Take, the world’s richest jockey. A legend in Japan, Take, 52, enjoys ‘God’ status in his homeland and has a film star wife. His face is plastered on posters at racecourses, he’s been the ‘pin-up’ of racing for years and enjoys the same level of fame as pop stars.

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