Davy Russell on life after retirement, criticism and joining Dancing with the Stars

Davy Russell is swapping the saddle for sequins on Dancing with the Stars — and he’s in it to win it, he tells Noel Baker

Davy Russell: “I would be very disappointed if for lack of effort I didn’t get as far as I could get.” Picture: Miki Barlok

Even the elves knew something was up.

Christmas is just a memory at this stage but just prior to the big day, the pair of elves on the shelves stationed in the Youghal home of former champion jockey Davy Russell each had a nice, shiny new pair of dancing shoes on. Well, 'tis the season.