Ovation for Finn's finish

JOHN Dunlop's outstanding showing hunter, Finn MCCool has retired after an impressive career in the ring.

The classy nine-year-old, who is by Supreme Edge, departed at the peak of success after he won the Ridden Hunter championship at the recent Horse of the Year Show under Guy Landau for the second time.

In the current season, Finn McCool won six major titles to add to 2008 Supreme Ridden Horse title gained at HOYS a year ago.