Frankie Dettori "very relieved" and recovering following car crash
Frankie Dettori is recovering with family near Newmarket after being released from hospital following his car accident last week.
The Italian sustained several broken ribs and a broken thumb after another vehicle struck the rear passenger side of the car he was driving last Wednesday evening, causing it to spin and flip.
Dettori was admitted to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge for further scans and observation, but with earlier concerns around his spleen having since been ruled out, the 55-year-old was discharged on Friday evening.
In a statement released by his management company H Talent Management, Dettori said: “I am very relieved that it was not worse. I have had injuries before in my career, but broken ribs are never easy and the only real answer is rest and time.
“I want to thank the emergency services and everyone at Addenbrooke’s Hospital for the care they gave me. They were excellent. I am also very grateful for all the messages and calls I have received since the accident.”
Dettori, who brought the curtain down on his long and illustrious career on the saddle after taking some rides in Brazil in February, recently signed up to ride in this year’s Leger Legends charity race at Doncaster in September.
Despite his injuries, H Talent Management said Dettori remains “hopeful” of being in action on Town Moor for what would be his first ride in Britain since 2023, subject to his recovery and medical advice.
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