Frankie Dettori promises to break down in tears at his final Royal Ascot with punters ploughing millions into his horses
FRANKIE DETTORI has vowed to wow fans at his last-ever Royal Ascot.
The legendary jockey, 52, is aiming to go out with a bang — and a few tears.
He said: “The first day will just be an amazing buzz — it always is, I can’t wait.”
Frankie Fever has already hit the country and millions are expected to be punted on his rides on Tuesday afternoon.
He has heavily-fancied rides in SIX of the seven races, including on Inspiral (2.30) and Chaldean (4.20). Frankie also rides for The King on Saga in the 5.35.
He said: “I’ve got a really fantastic book of rides and I’m raring to go.
“The adrenalin will kick in when I come to the track.
“It will be my last Royal Ascot so let’s hope it’s a good one . . . hopefully with a few flying dismounts.”
However, Frankie admits it will be emotionally hard when Saturday comes.
He said: “You know me, I wear my heart on my sleeve — so there will be tears on the last day, especially as all my family will be at the track.
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“I’ll be filled with all kinds of emotions over the next five days, hopefully all good.
“It is 34 years since I first rode at Royal Ascot and there have been plenty of tears of joy — and some sad ones too — down the years. Oh yes, and, luckily . . . a few flying dismounts too!
“I was 18 when I got my first ride at the meeting and finished eighth on a horse called Burkan trained by Neville Callaghan in the 1989 Royal Hunt Cup.
“I was just a little kid from Italy, nobody had heard of me!
“I’d like to think they have now!”