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Ruby Walsh

Ruby Walsh is one of the most successful jump jockeys in racing history and is now a high‑profile analyst and broadcaster.

Ruby Walsh: BHA taking steps to tackle problem of too many races in condensed period of time

S Ruby Walsh: BHA taking steps to tackle problem of too many races in condensed period of time

Solving most of the UK’s problems only required limits on how much racing could run concurrently. Saturday is a classic example, with five meetings in the afternoon and two in the evening

Sat, 27 May, 2023

Ruby Walsh: Dad exited the tv stage at a time of his choosing but he'll still make his presence felt

S Ruby Walsh: Dad exited the tv stage at a time of his choosing but he'll still make his presence felt

Ted Walsh announced his retirement from racing punditry at Punchestown on Saturday

Mon, 01 May, 2023

Ruby Walsh: Kilcruit can make class tell at Punchestown

S Ruby Walsh: Kilcruit can make class tell at Punchestown

Vauban may be able to turn the tables on State Man in the Paddy Power Champion Hurdle

Fri, 28 Apr, 2023

Ruby Walsh: Klassical Dream can thwart Sire De Berlais at Punchestown

Ruby Walsh: Klassical Dream can thwart Sire De Berlais at Punchestown

El Fabiolo can put down a marker for next season's Champion Chase

Thu, 27 Apr, 2023

Punchestown Festival - Day One

S Ruby Walsh: Gaelic Warrior to benefit from step up in distance

Returning to the three-mile novice hurdle, there are still five novices who could conceivably collect the top prize, but the one who interests me most is Gaelic Warrior.

Wed, 26 Apr, 2023

Ruby Walsh on Punchestown: Keep the faith with Facile Vega

Ruby Walsh on Punchestown: Keep the faith with Facile Vega

Defeats in the Dublin Racing Festival and the Cheltenham Festival have taken the gloss off his reputation but Facile Vega remains a big talent

Tue, 25 Apr, 2023

Grand National Protest file photo

Ruby Walsh: Bizarre National with lots of unanswered questions

How did a race that had improved so much over the previous nine years, with early-fence fallers totalling nine, produce eight in one go?

Sat, 22 Apr, 2023

Ruby Walsh: This truly is the month of opportunity in the jump world

Ruby Walsh: This truly is the month of opportunity in the jump world

In the next three weeks, between now and April 29, three Grand National winners and 26 Grade One races will be decided in the heart of the National Hunt world

Sat, 08 Apr, 2023

Ruby Walsh: Making everyone a winner will only end with losers

Ruby Walsh: Making everyone a winner will only end with losers

In June 2004, British Racing committed to modernisation.

Sat, 01 Apr, 2023

Ruby Walsh: Galopin Des Champs on the cusp of greatness

Ruby Walsh: Galopin Des Champs on the cusp of greatness

There is no doubt the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup is the ultimate feature of this meeting.

Fri, 17 Mar, 2023