“She really touched my heart,” was the reaction of world-renowned jockey Frankie Dettori on learning the decision had been made to retire superstar mare Enable.

It is an understandable response from the 49-year-old who piloted trainer John Gosden’s star to 11 of her 15 wins. Her career record shows a total of 15 wins from 19 starts, 11 grade 1 victories and stake earnings of £10.7m: some career to reflect on during a weekend of records in two other sports, tennis and Grand Prix racing...

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