# Billy Loughnane tipped as racing’s next Dettori after Godolphin deal

Jockey Billy “The Kid” Loughnane has signed a deal with Godolphin and is being tipped as a potential new face of horse racing. The Guardian Sport reports comparisons to Frankie Dettori, suggesting the young rider could attract wider mainstream attention. The deal matters because Godolphin is a major global racing operation that can significantly raise his profile.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/nov/04/billy-the-kid-loughnane-new-face-horse-racing-next-frankie-dettori-after-godolphin-deal) — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:22:05 GMT