'I'll take it and move on' - Frankie Dettori will not appeal against 14-day ban

Frankie Dettori has chosen not to appeal against the 14-day suspension picked up in Germany on Sunday, meaning he will miss races such as the Cheveley Park and Middle Park before returning to ride Torquator Tasso in the Arc on his first day back in action.

Dettori was given the lengthy suspension for using his whip six times, and once over the threshold, when partnering Torquator Tasso to a head second to Mendocino in the Grosser Preis von Baden on Sunday. It was the first time he had ridden last season's shock Arc winner and he confirmed he would retain the ride at Longchamp on October 2.

That will be his first day back in the saddle, with the ban running between September 18 and October 1. He will be unavailable for two domestic Group 1 contests in that period at Newmarket on September 24 – including the ride on the Ralph Beckett-trained Lezoo, 5-1 second favourite for the Cheveley Park Stakes – as well as the Cambridgeshire and Royal Lodge Stakes on the same day.

The ban also rules him out of the first day of the Arc meeting, where he rode two winners last season.

Dettori, who is booked to ride Haskoy in the St Leger this weekend, said: "I'm not going to appeal – I'll take the penalty. Of course, I'm a bit disappointed but I broke the rule. What happened, happened and it was unfortunate but I'll take it and move on.

"At the time I thought the suspension meant I was going to miss the Arc as well but it's fortunate for me it ends the day before. In a way I was lucky and unlucky. Arc day is massive."

Bookmakers pushed out Torquator Tasso to 10-1 (from 7) for the Arc following Sunday's defeat, but Dettori is hopeful about his defence at Longchamp.

Torquator Tasso: 10-1 to retain the Arc next monthCredit: Christophe Archambault (AFP Getty Images)

He said: "I've spoken to the owners and they're happy to have me on. I just hope we get the same rain they'd been getting in the last two years while the big field and the stronger-run race will again mean the horse has got a great chance.

"On Sunday there were just four runners and it didn't suit his style of racing. I still think he ran a great race, I just hope we get the same conditions as last year. I'm looking forward to it, he's won an Arc and finished second in a King George, and I'm very pleased to get the ride."

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