Frankie Dettori temporarily banned from riding in France

Frankie Dettori has been temporarily suspended from racing in France by governing body France Gallop.

The decision has been taken after the Italian jockey tested positive for a banned substance while competing at Longchamp in September of this year.

France Gallop revealed yesterday that they had reached a decision on whether or not to proceed with the case against the 41-year-old. However, they refused to disclose their verdict.

If found guilty, Dettori is likely to be permanently banned from competing in France and potentially across the whole world.