AT home and on my trip this week to Newmarket, two topics dominated conversations: the retirement from the saddle of Kieren Fallon and the continuing fallout from the Brexit decision by voters in Britain.

This week our paper, in common with many other column inches in both the trade and the national newspapers, pays tribute to the talented rider who has been forced to make the decision to retire from his profession. Winner of the Epsom Derby on three of the less celebrated victors of that great race, their successes point to his ability to get that little extra from even some of the less talented performers.