Irish Examiner view: Ending things on a high 

Racing legends Frankie Dettori and Davy Russell both announced their retirements during the weekend, much to the sport's surprise

In Frankie Dettori's case, his retirement did not come in the shape of his trademark ‘flying dismount’, but by trumpeting one final season next year. PIcture: PA

Two disparate characters; two masters of different codes within the one sport; two retirements — announced within 24 hours of each other — which took their sport by surprise.

The respective declarations by flat racing legend Frankie Dettori and national hunt icon Davy Russell on Saturday and Sunday, that they were hanging up their riding boots one final time, came as a shock to many. It should not have.