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Ruby Walsh: Ronald Pump looks the best value in very competitive Plate

Ruby Walsh: Ronald Pump looks the best value in very competitive Plate

The Galway Plate or the Galway Hurdle: which is the mid-summer highlight for National Hunt fans?

Wed, 27 Jul, 2022

Ruby Walsh: Torquator Tasso the value in thrilling King George

Ruby Walsh: Torquator Tasso the value in thrilling King George

German-trained horses have an excellent recent record in the midsummer highlight

Sat, 23 Jul, 2022

A general view of The Curragh 24/6/2022

Ruby Walsh: Curragh still has plenty of problems to overcome

Dropping the Irish Derby to 10 furlongs, making it more appealing for potential stallions, could be the way forward for the premier Classic.

Sat, 25 Jun, 2022

Cazoo Derby Festival 2022 - Ladies Day - Epsom Racecourse

Ruby Walsh: Lester Piggott is to racing what Pele is to soccer

By winning the Epsom Derby nine times in 29 years, Lester Piggott set a record that may never be surpassed

Sat, 04 Jun, 2022

Leopardstown Christmas Festival - Day Three

Ruby Walsh: Dream scenario awaits Klassical at Punchestown

Saint Sam looks the value choice in the Barberstown Castle Novice Chase

Thu, 28 Apr, 2022

Ruby Walsh: Paul Townend right to trust in Allaho's stamina

Ruby Walsh: Paul Townend right to trust in Allaho's stamina

Galvin could be the one to give Allaho the most to think about

Wed, 27 Apr, 2022

Ruby Walsh: Energumene's stamina can prove decisive

Ruby Walsh: Energumene's stamina can prove decisive

Bob Olinger could have his colours lowered by Capodanno

Tue, 26 Apr, 2022

Ruby Walsh: Professional sport is not about taking part, it is about winning

Ruby Walsh: Professional sport is not about taking part, it is about winning

But as Brian Hughes celebrates regaining the champion jockey crown, Josh Moore is now travelling a polar-opposite route

Sat, 23 Apr, 2022

Ruby Walsh: To dream big is a luxury, to deliver big is a skill

Ruby Walsh: To dream big is a luxury, to deliver big is a skill

With fairytale finish at Aintree the Waley-Cohens will have sparked the dream for someone else to try. We could see similar at Fairyhouse on Monday

Sat, 16 Apr, 2022

Randox Health Grand National Festival 2022 - Ladies Day - Aintree Racecourse

Ruby Walsh: Luckless last year, Any Second Now can land Grand National spoils this time

Our columnist assesses all 40 contenders in the world's most famous race

Sat, 09 Apr, 2022