Frankie Dettori isn't done with horse racing just yet, reversing his decision to retire at the end of 2023.
What happened?
The 52-year-old Italian jockey had a successful farewell season, with winners in the 2,000 Guineas and the Gold Cup at Ascot.
Those successes "tickled his emotions" and now he is moving to California with his wife, Catherine.
He will ride at Santa Anita for the rest of the year — and maybe longer.
Why it matters for Frankie Dettori
Dettori became a global phenomenon at Ascot when he won all seven races in one day there in September 1996.
He produced his storied flying dismount after this achievement.
Dettori has been a jockey since 1987 and has won the English Derby twice.
What comes next?
He plans to race in the Breeders' Cup and also at the Melbourne Cup in Australia.
Dettori spent four months in the U.S. around the turn of last year, finishing second in the jockey standings.
His final rides in Britain will be at the British Champions Day at Ascot next week.
And he will say goodbye to his fans and his beloved Ascot and a country that has been his life for 38 years.
But he has something more to look forward to, with his move to California.
It could be three months or three years, he doesn't know, it depends how well he does and depends on his body.
Dettori just felt he wasn't ready to stop, after enjoying his recent successes.
Among his major successes, Dettori has won the 1,000 and 2,000 Guineas four times each, and the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in France six times.
He will now focus on his new challenge in the United States.
Dettori's decision to reverse his retirement is a significant development in the world of horse racing.
The Italian jockey is moving to a new country and a new racing scene.
He will face new challenges and new competitors.
But Dettori is confident in his abilities and is looking forward to this new chapter.
He has a strong record in international competitions.
Dettori's move to California is an exciting development for horse racing fans.
He will be competing against the best jockeys in the United States.
And he will be riding at one of the most famous racing tracks in the world.
Dettori's story is an inspiration to many, and his decision to reverse his retirement is a testament to his dedication and passion for horse racing.