Dettori hit with a six-month ban

Frankie Dettori has been suspended from riding for six months after being found guilty of taking a prohibited substance, his legal representative Christopher Stewart-Moore said on Wednesday morning.

The three-times British champion jockey, 41, tested positive for what is believed to be cocaine following a routine examination at Longchamp on 16 September.

Dettori's suspension runs from 20 November to 19 May and is likely to be reciprocated by racing jurisdictions worldwide, including by the British Horseracing Authority.

Stewart-Moore said in a statement released to Press Association that Dettori "fully accepts" France Galop's decision to ban him for six months.

"I have spoken to Frankie since the announcement was made and he has told me he fully accepts France Galop's decision, added Stewart-Moore.

"He also accepts that he has let down the sport he loves and all those associated with it, as well as the wider public.

"But most of all, and this is his greatest regret, he has let down his wife and children."

Dettori, who was cautioned by police for possession of cocaine in 1993, has vowed to "rebuild his reputation" once he has served his suspension.

Stewart-Moore said: "He is enormously grateful for the opportunities that he has been given by owners and trainers over the years, and for the support of his many fans.

"Racing has been good to Frankie and he knows that his privileged position brings with it responsibility.

"For this reason he is determined to rebuild his reputation when he returns to the saddle.

"Frankie could make excuses. He has, after all, regularly been tested for prohibited substances throughout his career.

"He is clear, however, that the responsibility for his current situation lies squarely with him.

"Racing has been good to Frankie and he knows that his privileged position brings with it responsibility" - Christopher Stewart-Moore

"From the start of France Galop's inquiry he has acknowledged to them he has made a mistake and that the fault was his.

"Finally, he has asked me to thank everyone for the many messages of support he and his family have received."

Dettori will be back in time to feature in the Derby and the Oaks at Epsom - and at Royal Ascot in June.

Italian-born Dettori, who will be 42 on 15 December, had four rides at the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe trials meeting after which the sample was returned.

The case was then put before the medical commission of France Galop in Paris on 20 November

It was announced a day later that he was temporarily suspended from competing in France on medical grounds.

Dettori's hearing concluded at France Galop's headquarters in Paris on Tuesday.

Stewart-Moore said his client had received "a sympathetic hearing".

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