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‘An odds-on winner’ The Irish Field
‘He’s that rare thing in horseracing – a real superstar’ BBC
‘A gripping read that will prove a well-received Christmas present for anybody, whether a racing nut or not.' Horse & Hound
'A great read for anyone interested in racing.' Irish Independent
'Not since Lester Piggott stopped riding has racing been able to identify itself with a Christian name alone. Way beyond the confines of the betting office and the racetrack, people know who Frankie is.’ The Sunday Times
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The book is totally endearing, with lots of surprising moments and lots of amusing moments too. There are a large quantity of photos throughout the book, not just of Frankie on horses, but other off-course antics as well.
In being so honest Frankie reveals the hardships of being a top jockey; the highs, the lows and the days that really made him question why he WAS a jockey...along with lots of stories of the wild-child situations he found himself in, early in his career. You don't have to be a fan of the man to appreciate his story and the huge amounts of information on the workings behind the scenes in horse racing.
If you buy this book you won't be disappointed!!!
I think I would have given it a 5 but for the reservations I have regarding a, comparatively, young person writing an autobiography. I do wonder if there will need to be a Frankie Part 2 some time in the future! I am however, more than happy to have this book on my bookshelf, alongside my copy of A Year in the Life of ........
The little fellow with a huge personality gives fantastic insight into the life of a jockey and proves how difficult it is to become successful in the racing industry. Dettori's stories will keep you amused throughout, taking you from his youthful ambition to play professional football, to the drug scandal that almost ended his career. Dettori holds nothing back; confesses about stealing; participating in a joyride and his huge relief of surviving a plane crash.
There are a few mistakes, which others have pointed out in their reviews, but content is more important and one would have to lay the blame on Jonathan Powell who has actually written the book (Dettori dictating!). The book is also nicely spaced out into four sections of photographs capturing wonderful moments throughout Dettori's life.
The content is surprising extensive considering how young Dettori is, but do not let this deter you from reading - At the time of writing, Frankie is in hospital due to a fall which could have ended his life, proving that writing an autobiography at this stage in his career is essential for a man of his calibre, providing the pages can be filled - which they are!
Essential reading for anyone interested in Sport, Horse-racing, betting and Dettori's tinned tomatoes!!
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