Jockey Frankie Dettori sustained multiple broken ribs and a fractured thumb following a serious car collision near Newmarket on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred when another vehicle struck the rear passenger side of his car, sending it into a spin before flipping. Suffolk police confirmed the crash happened just over the border in Cambridgeshire, and Dettori remains hospitalized for further medical assessment.

Dettori's last British ride came in October 2023 when he captured the Champion Stakes aboard King of Steel at Ascot. The 55-year-old had been preparing for a comeback at the upcoming St Leger Festival, scheduled to compete in the Leger Legends race at Doncaster in September. His management team confirmed these racing plans are now uncertain as he focuses on recovery.

H Talent Management released a statement thanking emergency responders and medical staff while requesting privacy during his treatment. The company emphasized Dettori's immediate priority is rest and recuperation, with no further updates planned until his condition improves significantly. This accident threatens to derail what would have been one of British racing's most anticipated comebacks.