Reader offer: Frankie – the autobiography

Frankie Dettori is an unusual character in modern-day Britain: a millionaire champion jockey who is irresistible to the punters; a charismatic personality with an easy charm and immaculate dress sense that make him an instant favourite on TV chat shows; and a celebrity with a fascinating life story encompassing drama, passion, death and deliverance.

In his autobiography, Frankie Dettori charts his rise from stable lad to champion jockey, revealing the endless hours of hard work, the fun along the way, and his determination to succeed against the odds.

His book relives his nine classic winners in the UK and features his notable victories at the St Leger, The Breeder’s Cup Mile, the Arc de Triomphe, the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes, and, memorably, his seven winners on the same card at Ascot in 1996. We also discover the secrets of his successful partnerships with trainers like Luca Cumani and John Gosden, and owners such as Sheikh Mohammed of the Goldolphin organisation.

Frankie also talks openly about using drugs to keep his weight down, his celebrity role as team captain on A Question of Sport, his rich and varied lifestyle outside of racing, and of the moment when he almost lost his life following a plane crash.

Controversial, informative and hugely entertaining, Frankie Dettori’s life story will appeal to the millions of people who follow the sport as well as those intrigued to know more about one of the greatest talents that horse-racing has ever seen.

To order your copy of Frankie at the special HHO offer price of just £15.99 including p&p, saving more than £3 off the recommended retail price, please call 0870 7552122 and quote offer code BSC008, or send a cheque payable to Bookshop Partnership to: Frankie, Offer BSC004, PO Box 104, Ludlow, SY8 1YB. Please allow 28 days for delivery.