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Frankie Dettori suffers broken ribs, thumb in Newmarket car crash

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 9:20 AM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Frankie Dettori suffers broken ribs, thumb in Newmarket car crash

Summary

Frankie Dettori sustained broken ribs and a broken thumb in a car accident on July 1 in Newmarket. His car was struck by another vehicle, causing it to spin and flip. Dettori remains in the hospital for further assessment and is awaiting additional scans. He is scheduled to compete in the Leger Legends race at Doncaster in September, pending recovery.

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Status Watch

•Dettori involved in a car accident on July 1
•Sustained several broken ribs and a thumb
•Currently in hospital under observation
•Due to ride in Leger Legends race in September
•H Talent Management requests privacy during recovery

What they're saying

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Frankie Dettori sustained several broken ribs and a broken thumb after being involved in a car accident in Newmarket on Wednesday evening.
— Sky Sports

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