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Frankie Dettori sustained several broken ribs and a broken thumb after being involved in a car crash in Newmarket on Wednesday evening.
Dettori’s injuries are still being assessed as he remains in hospital for further scans and observation.
According to his manager H Talent Management, the 55-year-old’s car was hit by another car on the rear passenger side, causing it to spin and overturn.
H Talent Management said in a statement: “H Talent Management can confirm that Frankie Dettori was involved in a road traffic accident in Newmarket on the evening of Wednesday, July 1st.
“Another car hit the rear passenger side of the car Frankie was driving, causing it to spin and overturn.
“Frankie was taken to hospital, where he was found to have several broken ribs and a broken thumb. His injuries are still being assessed, and he remains in hospital for further scans and observation.
Dettori is lined up to ride in the Leger Legends race in September
“Frankie would like to thank the emergency services who attended the scene, along with the doctors, nurses and wider medical team who cared for her.
“His focus now is on rest and recovery. H Talent Management respectfully asks that Frankie’s privacy be respected at this time.
“No further comment will be made until there is a meaningful update.”
Dettori has not ridden in Britain since October 2023 when he won the Champion Stakes at King of Steel at Ascot.
But he was due back in the saddle in the Leger Legends Race at Doncaster during the St Leger Festival in September.
