#Question of Sport

With Frankie Dettori already off the mark on the first day of this year's Royal Ascot (16 June), we take a look at the reasons why the Italian jockey is such a favourite with the public - and it's not just for his flying dismounts… Lanfranco Dettori, the son of Italian champion jockey Gianfranco Dettori and a circus performer mother, was born in…

Family man: Frankie with wife Catherine son Leo and daughter Ella at the premiere of The Chronicles Of Narnia in December 2005 Star jockey Frankie Dettori today apologised for'letting down my wife and children' after being banned from racing for six months for drug taking. The 41-year-old Italian tested positive for a banned substance, thought to…

The 52-year-old, one of the sport's best-known figures, has ridden more than 3300 British winners since his first back in 1987. His wins also include 21 British Classic successes and three champion jockey titles. "Next year, 2023, will be my final professional year as a jockey. It's something I've been thinking about for a while," he told ITV…