Ruby Walsh retires from racing after 'a remarkable and brilliant career'

The 39-year-old from Co Kildare made the announcement today after he won the Punchestown Gold Cup riding Kemboy

Ruby Walsh retires from racing after 'a remarkable and brilliant career'
Wed, 01 May, 2019 - 19:36
Joel Slattery

Ruby Walsh has announced he has retired from racing.

The 39-year-old from Co Kildare made the announcement today after he won the Punchestown Gold Cup riding Kemboy.

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CourtsRacinghorse racingRuby WalshPlace: Co KildarePlace: KemboyPlace: IrelandPerson: Ruby WalshPerson: Willie MullinsPerson: Al BoumPerson: RubyPerson: President Michael D HigginsPerson: WalshPerson: President HigginsEvent: Punchestown Gold CupEvent: Grand National
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