Freelance Frankie eyes title

Frankie Dettori could bid to become champion jockey for a fourth time after ending his long association with Godolphin.

The Italian is going freelance in 2013 after being retained by Sheikh Mohammed’s operation for the last 18 years, during which time he won the title three times in 1994, 1995 and 2004.

His agent, ex-jockey Ray Cochrane, believes Dettori still has plenty to offer and an attempt at winning the title could be on the cards.