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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: Simply the best 40 minutes I have ever seen in horse racing

Ruby Walsh: Simply the best 40 minutes I have ever seen in horse racing

Constitution Hill was incredible in the Champion Hurdle, and Nico de Boinville is so cool under pressure. And then you had Honeysuckle and the emotion of it.

Wed, 15 Mar, 2023

A Plus Tard File Photo

Awesome Cheltenham: Nowhere else does a winner walk for seven minutes through uninterrupted applause

In my opinion, how the next four days go matters more than the months that have passed.

Mon, 13 Mar, 2023

Willie Mullins file photo

Ruby Walsh: Racing's biggest show is still miles off for many riders

The risk of injury is an everyday occupational hazard, but one this weekend is doubled-edged. They are so close yet so far from Tuesday

Sat, 11 Mar, 2023

Ruby Walsh: It beggar’s belief the BHA have made the same mistake twice

Ruby Walsh: It beggar’s belief the BHA have made the same mistake twice

Everyone is entitled to an opinion, but I can’t recall the tennis, golf or rugby authorities making changes to their rules because of the views of casual viewers

Sat, 25 Feb, 2023

Honeysuckle in the parade ring ahead of the race 5/2/2023

Ruby Walsh: The Dublin Racing Festival was great for everyone bar our breeding industry

All eight Grade One winners were bred in France, and on the weekend, when the Scilly Isles Chase at Sandown is included, that becomes nine

Sat, 11 Feb, 2023

Ruby Walsh: Why is the Dublin Racing Festival so reliant on Willie Mullins?

Ruby Walsh: Why is the Dublin Racing Festival so reliant on Willie Mullins?

Mullins accounted for 33 of the 66 horses left in the eight Grade One races, but that’s 32 of 64 because El Fabiolo and American Mike held double entries

Sat, 04 Feb, 2023

Ruby Walsh: Short-priced winners simply don't engage the racing public

Ruby Walsh: Short-priced winners simply don't engage the racing public

The victories of odds-on favourites Sir Gerhard and Teahupoo at Gowran Park on Thursday were greeted with silence

Sat, 28 Jan, 2023

Willie Mullins 29/12/2022

Ruby Walsh: Let's marvel at rather than envy the brilliance of our top trainers

2023 will be great, so enjoy it because before we know it, we will wonder where it all went

Sat, 31 Dec, 2022

Ruby Walsh: Rain-softened conditions perfect for L'Homme Presse

Ruby Walsh: Rain-softened conditions perfect for L'Homme Presse

The 18 millimeters of rain that fell through Christmas Eve has swung the balance heavily in favour of Venetia Williams' rising star

Sun, 25 Dec, 2022

Ruby Walsh: Davy Russell made one of racing’s greatest comebacks

Ruby Walsh: Davy Russell made one of racing’s greatest comebacks

The last of the class of 1979 has walked out the door

Sat, 24 Dec, 2022