Broken up in every sense: The extra weight too many jockeys carry

Limerick jockey Mark Enright draws the curtain down on his professional career in the saddle in fitting style with a ride at in the Irish 1000 Guineas at the Curragh on Sunday

STEPPING BACK: Mark Enright onboard Chazzesme after winning the King Of Change Handicap in Naas in March. Pic: INPHO/Tom Maher

We all know the difference between the type of sportspeople revered by supporters and those deemed worthy of a place on the pedestal by colleagues.

The athlete who scores the most goals is the star but the inner sanctum values character and selflessness. Think Will O’Donoghue and Bonner Maher. Think Peter O’Mahony. Think Alexis Mac Allister.