Gold Cup and Grand National-winning rider Davy Russell has announced his retirement from racing with immediate effect.
The legendary jockey made the announcement after partnering 6/5 favourite Liberty Dance to victory at Thurles on Sunday afternoon in the Billy Harney Memorial Irish EBF Mares Novice Hurdle for trainer Gordon Elliott.
In a statement, Russell said: "After over 20 years riding as a professional jockey, I’ve decided to call it a day.