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After his retirement later this year, Frankie Dettori is planning to put up for auction over 120 of his most prized trophies and awards, as well as rent out his house in Newmarket.
Frankie Dettori, who will retire later this year, is preparing to auction off more than 120 of his most valuable trophies and awards, which include prizes from prestigious races around the world. The online collection, described as a "once-in-a-lifetime" by auction house Cheffins, showcases items from Dettori's early years in Italy to the recent Oaks trophy he won after his success aboard Soul Sister last month. Additionally, Dettori plans to rent out his house in Newmarket.
From Trophies To Philanthropy: Frankie Dettori's Auction For DAFA
Frankie Dettori, the renowned jockey, is planning to auction off over 120 of his most prized trophies and awards after his retirement later this year. The auction proceeds will benefit the charity Direct Aid for Africa (DAFA), founded by Dettori's close friend Barney Curley.
Additionally, Dettori has put his luxury seven-bedroom home in Newmarket up for rent at £15,000 per month. The property boasts various amenities such as equestrian facilities, a home cinema, and a heated swimming pool. Dettori intends to conclude his 40-year career with a final attempt at winning the Melbourne Cup in November and then relocate closer to London for future endeavors.
Dettori said, "We're going to move away from Newmarket. Newmarket's been my life. We're scaling down and I've got so much stuff, we thought we might as well just auction it. I didn't realise because they end up in drawers, in cupboards, in the cellar. I mean they're all over the place. Now we're clearing up a lot of stuff we didn't realise how much accumulated in so many years.
"You need a mansion to put the trophies up. I tried to keep something that means something to me, but the rest is going up to auction."
Harriet Lusty, deputy saleroom manager at Cheffins, said, "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own prizes and memorabilia from one of the greatest sports personalities worldwide. This one-off sale will take place solely online over a two-week period and will include some of the most significant prizes Frankie has won to date.
"This is an incredible opportunity for fans of horseracing, and we expect interest from buyers not only from the UK but also from across Europe, the Middle East and also the US as Frankie Dettori is consistently the most famous name in the sport worldwide. Generally, these prizes from top athletes are kept under lock and key, so this is a really unusual scenario where everyday fans can own a part of sporting history."