Frankie Dettori has announced that he will be retiring from racing in the United States to end his career in South America.

The legendary jockey is going to depart the USA after racing in the Breeders' Cup at Del Mar on Saturday.

Dettori wrote in a statement posted on social media: “Following the Breeders’ Cup on Saturday, I will be retiring from race riding in the United States and concluding my career with a few rides in South America, something I’ve always wanted to do.

“It has been an honour to compete at the highest level of this sport for over four decades.

"I’m deeply grateful to my family, the owners, trainers, stable staff and of course, the supporters who have made my career possible.

"From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout the in

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