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Farewell, flying Frankie

Comment | Feb 1, 2026 |

Nearly 40 years after riding his first winner, Frankie Dettori has had his last leg-ups, signing off a rollercoaster riding career with a collection of mounts in Brazil.

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Sales Previews

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Welfare

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#1 Ranked 25 January 2026

Horses	Ka Ying Rising NZL
Sires Overall	Frankel GBR
Sires Dirt	Into Mischief USA
Sires Turf	Frankel GBR
Jockeys	Ryan Moore
Owners	Godolphin
Trainers	Aidan O'Brien

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Farewell, flying Frankie

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Dubai World Cup entries: Forever Young heads cast list for 30th running of Meydan highlight

‘Calandagan gave me the greatest moment’ – Francis-Henri Graffard on his annus mirabilis

Breeding

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Irish Stallion Trail 2026: Showcasing the best of Irish bloodstock as over 30 stud farms open their doors

‘They’re like Picassos … a rare commodity’ – four-time G1 winner Porta Fortuna headlines blue-chip cast at Sceptre Sessions

Where the success story starts: focus on foals and mares at Goffs November Sale

Sales Previews

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What They’re Thinking

Bill Mott: When Sovereignty won the Kentucky Derby it felt like we’d done it properly

Charlie Johnston: I don’t think many have reached the heights that Dad did

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