Racing

Dettori back in the saddle

Italian returns after six month ban for testing positive for cocaine

Frankie Dettori jumps off Blue Bunting in celebration of winning the Darley Yorkshire Oaks. Photograph: Photograph: John Giles/PA Wire.
Frankie Dettori jumps off Blue Bunting in celebration of winning the Darley Yorkshire Oaks. Photograph: Photograph: John Giles/PA Wire.
Fri May 31 2013 - 11:23

Frankie Dettori has picked up the ride on Sri Putra in the 2.45 race at Epsom today, the Investec Diomed Stakes, replacing Neil Callan.

As expected, Dettori has been confirmed on Beatrice Aurore in the first race, followed by Fattsota in the second.

Dettori is making his return to the saddle following a six-month riding ban imposed by the French authorities after he tested positive for cocaine in September.