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Ruby Walsh: Has the Curragh given up on making Derby weekend an event?

S Ruby Walsh: Has the Curragh given up on making Derby weekend an event?

The overriding success of Royal Ascot as a race meeting and an event has shown every other festival, carnival, and major meeting that the game is not up.

Sat, 28 Jun, 2025

Ruby Walsh: Irish racing could learn a lot from a royal appointment at Ascot

Ascot is a race meeting, showcasing the best horses at a fabulous venue that entertains you

Sat, 14 Jun, 2025

Ruby Walsh: Buick bravery key to Derby puzzle

S Ruby Walsh: Buick bravery key to Derby puzzle

The other person who might need to be brave and somewhat bold will be William Buick aboard Ruling Court as he bids to complete the Guineas-Derby double this afternoon.

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

BoyleSports Lockinge with Ladies Day - Newbury Racecourse - Saturday May 17th

S Ruby Walsh: Shoemark left counting the cost of tarnished Field Of Gold ride

The harsh reality right now is somebody will be doing his job today.

Sat, 24 May, 2025

Rachael Blackmore File Photo

S Ruby Walsh: there will only ever be one Rachael Blackmore

The history she made didn't come easily - a proper winner, Rachael earned it all.

Tue, 13 May, 2025

Michael O’Sullivan onboard Marine Nationale celebrates after wining the race 14/3/2023

S Ruby Walsh: Thrills aplenty this season but a tragic day in Thurles casts large shadow

The day Michael O'Sullivan suffered a fatal injury at Thurles was one on which every single person in horse racing was reminded of what really matters.

Sat, 03 May, 2025

Constitution Hill file photo

S Ruby Walsh: Constitution Hill can crown great week for raiding party

I hope the ball bounces for the Henderson team because while the Irish add a lot to Cheltenham, the reverse of that makes Punchestown

Fri, 02 May, 2025

Punchestown Festival - Day Two

S Ruby Walsh: Galopin Des Champs' performance leaves us to dream of Inothewayurthinkin rematch

His Cheltenham disappointment was well behind him when he soared over the last and left us all to dream of the rematch with Inothewayurthinkin.

Thu, 01 May, 2025

Ruby Walsh: Galopin Des Champs best horse in the Punchestown Gold Cup but Banbridge must be respected

S Ruby Walsh: Galopin Des Champs best horse in the Punchestown Gold Cup but Banbridge must be respected

Galopin Des Champs hasn't won at the Punchestown Festival since he was a novice hurdler.

Wed, 30 Apr, 2025

Ruby Walsh: Marine Nationale may struggle to peg Fact To File back

S Ruby Walsh: Marine Nationale may struggle to peg Fact To File back

This a clash befitting any end-of-season dust-up and one that may well shape the future for more than just these two horses

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025