Frankie Dettori

According to reports in Racing Post (12 October 2023), Frankie Dettori is reported to have moved to United States.

Last updated: 25 October 2026.

What was reported

Racing Post reported Dettori's own statement that he would ride full-time in the United States instead of retiring. The linked coverage runs from 12 October 2023 to 6 January 2024, with the record marked reported.

Background

According to Racing Post in October 2023, Dettori announced a US racing base instead of retiring. Racing Post, 12 October 2023. Racing Post's January 2024 follow-up placed him at Santa Anita in California. Racing Post, 6 January 2024. That follow-up reported that he had left Britain in December 2023. Racing Post, 6 January 2024.

Timeline

Report dates show when a source published its account. Event dates keep the precision given by that source.

12 October 2023 (Report): According to Racing Post, Dettori announced that he would move to the United States and continue riding. Racing Post, 12 October 2023.
22 December 2023 (Event): According to Racing Post in January 2024, Dettori flew out of Britain to begin his California base on this date. Racing Post, 6 January 2024.
6 January 2024 (Report): According to Racing Post's follow-up, Dettori was riding at Santa Anita following his arrival over Christmas. Racing Post, 6 January 2024.

Type: Person
Known for: Champion jockey
Destination: United States
California, based at Santa Anita
Status: Reported
Basis: Read the source account above
First reported: 12 October 2023
Sector: Media, sport and entertainment (Horse racing)
Last checked: 25 October 2026

Recorded statement

No direct statement of a reason is recorded.

Wealth estimate

No sourced estimate is recorded.

Sources

Racing Post, 12 October 2023Secondary source.
Sporting Life, 12 October 2023Secondary source.
Thoroughbred Daily News, 12 October 2023Secondary source.
Racing Post, 6 January 2024Secondary source.