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'He had one price and we had another' - No Frankie Dettori at Listowel races after disagreement over fee
Frankie Dettori will bring his illustrious career in the saddle to an end later this year. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile
Frankie Dettori will bring his illustrious career in the saddle to an end later this year. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile
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Frankie Dettori will not ride at this year's Listowel Harvest Festival after both sides were unable to agree a fee for his much-touted visit to the Kerry track.
Dettori will hang up his saddle at the end of this year as he brings the curtain down on his record-breaking career and Listowel was set to be a high-profile stop on his farewell tour.
The flamboyant Italian rider had been slated to appear at the Kingdom track last year before suspension ruled him out and both sides have been unable to come to an agreement this time around.
Ahead of the week-long festival from September 17-23, former Listowel chairman Pat Healy revealed that they were regrettably unable to secure the services of the legendary 52-year-old.
"We’re less than two weeks away from the seven-day Harvest Festival and I’m afraid we’ll have no Frankie Dettori in Listowel this year," Healy said in his **** column.
"It’s unfortunate, but if I’m to be honest, Frankie had one price and we had another price which we agreed last year.
"Of course, last year he got suspended after riding in Germany and couldn’t come, but he promised that he’d come this year.
"Unfortunately, we couldn’t meet in the middle, so that’s why Frankie won’t be coming to Listowel. We'll plough on and hope to have a bigger and better Harvest Festival than ever.
"Bookings have been strong, and I have to give a huge thank you to our sponsors, as we once again have a sponsor in every race over the week, as well as our loyal supporters who return year after year."
Frankie Dettori will bring his illustrious career in the saddle to an end later this year. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile
Frankie Dettori will bring his illustrious career in the saddle to an end later this year. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile
Today at 12:39
Frankie Dettori will not ride at this year's Listowel Harvest Festival after both sides were unable to agree a fee for his much-touted visit to the Kerry track.
Dettori will hang up his saddle at the end of this year as he brings the curtain down on his record-breaking career and Listowel was set to be a high-profile stop on his farewell tour.
The flamboyant Italian rider had been slated to appear at the Kingdom track last year before suspension ruled him out and both sides have been unable to come to an agreement this time around.
Ahead of the week-long festival from September 17-23, former Listowel chairman Pat Healy revealed that they were regrettably unable to secure the services of the legendary 52-year-old.
"We’re less than two weeks away from the seven-day Harvest Festival and I’m afraid we’ll have no Frankie Dettori in Listowel this year," Healy said in his **** column.
"It’s unfortunate, but if I’m to be honest, Frankie had one price and we had another price which we agreed last year.
"Of course, last year he got suspended after riding in Germany and couldn’t come, but he promised that he’d come this year.
"Unfortunately, we couldn’t meet in the middle, so that’s why Frankie won’t be coming to Listowel. We'll plough on and hope to have a bigger and better Harvest Festival than ever.
"Bookings have been strong, and I have to give a huge thank you to our sponsors, as we once again have a sponsor in every race over the week, as well as our loyal supporters who return year after year."
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He will fall into depression when he retires imo….circus ends with no one to see him,and he won’t last in London…tbf..
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Seems like they offered the same money as had been agreed for 2022. A stupid insult imo. An "A" lister would want good money to turn up at Listowel.
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I remember one of the radio commentators talking about Dettori's nasty side - something you would never hear mentioned when he's riding on mainstream tv.
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I can imagine it a few riders don’t like the guy…
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How much would Messi want paying to turn out for Shamrock Rovers?
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Just tell them to F off ffs….most of the punting crowd don’t like the circus
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Jeez - he's been, by a very long way, the public face of horse racing for nearly 40 years.
Horrible phrase, but he is literally 'box office'. A prime product. Boosts attendances wherever he goes and therefore you have to pay for what you get. I haven't been to one of his farewells, but presumably he has to do a lot of public work, when not on a horse, on racedays. |
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formoftheace06 Sep 23 13:04Joined: 17 Apr 12 | Topic/replies: 9,701 | Blogger: formoftheace's blog He will fall into depression when he retires imo… easy for people that are always sh1te  |
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I think that it's a case of knowing the price of everything and the value of nothing. He could have given a lot back by allowing little kids (and not so little kids) to see him in the flesh. Does he really need the extra money?
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Crass and vulgar sums that up.
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Does he really need the extra money ? No but the Irish guy wanted him on the cheap and now goes public so that dumb @sses like plenty on this forum who obviously would go anywhere at any price because they are such lovely people can have a crack at him.
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Spot on Howard
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Moody so and so…….
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bolloz, since when do jokeys get appearance money?
sooner the cheeky twerp stops the better |
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Quixall Crossett ran at Haydock because his trainer received appearance money for him!!!
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I've no idea why that was sent?
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Currently 3rd favourite for this year's SPOTY .
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I was under the impression he was going to visit for free after some Irish football game can’t remember the full story.
Poor from frankie |
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Riding @Down Royal Friday.
Wonder of they gave him a fee? |
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Can anyone name the 5 Irish tracks he has ridden at ?
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Multi millionaire - and he wants an appearance fee !!!!
Words fail me. |
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You would do everything for free if you were a billionaire would you ? Because if you would you are an idiot but i'm kicking myself for being surprised at so many stupid/nasty comments on this thread.
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Dettori been riding a long while now.
Did he ride Phoenix Park? Might've shut before his time though. |
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Nice Q Jimnast. I am certain on 4, those being Leopardstown, the Curragh, Killarney, and Bellewstown for the Barney Curley race. Would take an educated punt at Phoenix Park as the 5th course. Surely rode there before it closed.
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i will stick me neck out and say the curragh is one
bellewstown leopardstown fairyhouse navan |
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keep kicking yourself howard-you deserve it
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Phoenix park on the right lines but wrong
Mitolo surprisingly not navan which is a great racecourse if anybody gets a chance to visit. |
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Sorry the 4 you got penzance and monarch are correct
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I don't think Howie has had his meds this afternoon.
Perhaps Matron is running a bit late. |
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I was at bellewstown when he rode he was great that day mixing everywhere but disappointed on this listowel business.
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Kill?
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Tralee is the other track.
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Dettori returns to Kerry for four rides at Killarney Festival
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Tralee being as that shut like Pheonix Park.?
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Next week though Dettori will return to The Kingdom, 21 years after making an appearance at the now defunct Tralee track.
On that occasion he had three rides in front of a near 6,000-strong crowd, winning on the last of them, Allotrope, from which he obligingly performed his famed flying dismount. Tralee as well, according this article. |
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Rico was right about most on here SB
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