Leap of Faith: The New Autobiography from one of the Greatest Living Jockeys$ 15.84 ISBN: 9780008465469Publisher: HarperCollins 2022New Hardcover.Legendary jockey, Frankie Dettori, shares his remarkable life story in this astonishingly intimate autobiography.When Lanfranco 'Frankie' Dettori arrived on British shores in 1985, aged just 14, he couldn't speak a word of English. Having left school just a year earlier and following in the footsteps of his father, he was eager to become a stable boy and apprentice jockey, willing to do everything it took to make it. This was his first, but certainly not his last, leap of faith.Despite his slight size, Frankie's impact upon the British racing scene was immediate and significant. Brimming with confidence, charisma and personality, and with what was clearly a precocious talent, in 1990 he became the first teenager since Lester Piggot to win over 100 races in a single season. By 1996, Frankie was already established as a celebrity in the sport and an adopted national treasure, but it was his extraordinary achievement of winning all seven races in a single day at Ascot that cemented his reputation as the greatest rider of his generation.Nearly 25 years later, and having won the Longines World's Best Jockey for three consecutive years running, Frankie has demonstrated an unparalled level of longevity at the pinnacle of his sport. But his story is not simply one of uninterrupted success, but also of personal anguish, recovery and restoration – both in and out of the saddle.Now, Frankie compellingly reveals the lows to his highs; the plane crash that nearly killed him, the drugs ban that nearly made him quit the sport, and the acrimonious split from Godolphin that threatened his future. But Leap of Faith is also a story of love – for the sport he continues to dominate to this day, the great horses of his era (Stradivarius, Golden Horn, and of course Enable), and most importantly for his family, who have supported him every step of the way.Heartfelt and poignant, this is not simply a memoir, but a celebration of perseverance and defying the odds. Title: Leap of Faith: The New Autobiography from one of the Greatest Living Jockeys Author Name: Frankie Dettori Created: 2022 ISBN Number: 0008465460 ISBN-13: 9780008465469 Country of Origin: UK Location Published: HarperCollins: 2022 Binding: Hardcover Book Condition: New Type: Hardcover Categories: Z: Non-Fiction Seller ID: 9780008465469 Related products The Ballet Book: The Young Performer's Guide to Classical DanceSelect options The Mini Encyclopedia of Garden PondsSelect options The IRIS Family : Natural History and ClassificationAdd to cart Loom Knitting Primer (Second Edition): A Beginner's Guide to Knitting on a Loom with Over 35 Fun Projects (No-Needle Knits)Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page The European Garden Flora Flowering Plants: A Manual for the Identification of Plants Cultivated in Europe, Both Out-of-Doors and Under Glass (Volume 5)Add to cart