He became an apprentice jockey at the age of 14.
The race was took place with the participation of elite apprentice jockeys from 14 different countries.
He was an apprentice jockey, before finding boxing more lucrative.
At 17, he was the nation's leading apprentice jockey.
It is not unusual to see a weight of 109 pounds or less assigned to an apprentice jockey.
His total wins and earnings of $12,491,316 for the year were the most by an apprentice jockey in racing history.
When he was 13 Dettori left school to become a stable boy and apprentice jockey.
He worked as an apprentice jockey as a youth, but became too heavy to turn professional.
After leaving school at the age of thirteen Smirke left home to become an apprentice jockey.
After completing his education abroad, he joined Balding as an apprentice jockey.