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Frankie Dettori and Davy Russell: A fond farewell to two contrasting horse racing legends

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Frankie Dettori and Davy Russell: A fond farewell to two contrasting horse racing legends

Frankie Dettori and Davy Russell announced their retirement this week. Andrew of Fiosrach pays tribute to their contrasting careers and personalities.

Frankie Dettori and Davy Russell retired this week. Their careers and personalities are very different. Andrew of Fiosrach pays tribute to their careers. He also praises their personalities. Andrew believes that racing would be a far worse place without Frankie's personality and boundless enthusiasm.

Frankie Dettori and Davy Russell have announced their retirement from the saddle. Dittori won a vast number of Group 1 races all around the world, including 20 English Classics and a record six Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe. Davi Russell had a contrasting personality and was a natural horseman. He announced his retirement at Thurles after guiding Liberty Dance to victory for Gordon Elliot. The same trainer had given Davie Russell his two biggest triumphs when piloting Tiger Roll to successive Grand National successes in 2018 and 2019.

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