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Frankie Dettori Says He Has Let His Sport and His Family Down

Description:Italian jockey Frankie Dettori has been banned from riding in French races for six months after a positive dope test at Longchamp, the French racing authority said on Wednesday (December 5). Dettori, 41, tested positive for the unidentified substance on Sept. 16. "France Galop stewards decided to ban jockey Frankie Dettori from riding in public races from December 19, 2012 to May 19, 2013," the French authority said in a statement. (0:44)

Source: Reuters - Sports

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