Frankie Dettori inducted into flat racing’s Hall of Fame

OHMYGOSSIP — Frankie Dettori has been inducted into flat racing’s Hall of Fame.
The 51-year-old jockey has been inundated with messages of congratulations from the likes of former footballer and ex-‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’ star Ian Wright, ITV Racing presenter Ed Chamberlin, and retired footballer-turned-actor Vinnie Jones, following his induction into the QIPCO British Champions Series Hall of Fame.
Vinnie said: “Congratulations Frankie, son. I’ve just heard that they’ve put you in the horseracing Hall of Fame.
“If you weren’t in it, it wouldn’t be a Hall of Fame. It’s a good job them boots were tight when I hung you over the balcony at Epsom because if they’d come off, you wouldn’t be getting in the Hall of Fame!
“I’m so proud of you, so pleased for you and your family, unbelievable, well done son.”
Ed said: “Frankie, so many congratulations on becoming the first current jockey to be inducted into the QIPCO British Champions Series Hall of Fame.
“What you’ve done for this sport, both in this country and globally cannot be over-emphasised.
“You’ve transcended this sport and done so much good. Hence this honour is so richly deserved. Massive congratulations.”
Former Arsenal striker Ian admitted it was “very well deserved” that former ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ star Frankie, who also supports the Premier League side, has been recognised with the honour.
He said: “Frankie Dettori, many congratulations on being inducted into the Hall of Fame – very, very well deserved.
“I can’t tell you how happy I am for you. You’re a great character, a great rider, and you’re a Gooner, what can I say.”
Launched in 2021, the Hall of Fame sets out to immortalise the modern greats of the sport, both human and equine, from 1970 onwards.
Dettori enters the Hall of Fame alongside legendary horse Dancing Brave, the first to be inducted in 2022, both having been chosen by an independent panel of industry experts in recognition of their outstanding achievements within the sport.
Her Majesty The Queen was the last to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, within the Special Contributor category, in October last year.
Both new inductions will be officially recognised through a special presentation moment at Newmarket Racecourse on Saturday 30th April, ahead of the first British Classic of the year, the QIPCO 2000 Guineas, which also marks the start of the QIPCO British Champions Series.

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