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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: Kerry National a reminder that pro sport is about winning. Second is nowhere

Ruby Walsh: Kerry National a reminder that pro sport is about winning. Second is nowhere

What makes sport so compelling is the emotional rollercoaster of highs and lows, and the margins between winners and losers being so tiny and uncontrollable

Sat, 24 Sep, 2022

Ruby Walsh: Busselton can strike in Kerry National

Ruby Walsh: Busselton can strike in Kerry National

Galway Plate hero Hewick faces a tough task off a rating of 163

Wed, 21 Sep, 2022

Spectators watch racing in the Brandon Hotel Beginners Chase from outside of Listowel race course 22/9/2021

Ruby Walsh: Listowel may have lost its mystery but harvest bonds are still special

Listowel organisers have focused on creating a mini festival within this festival to try and keep some of its old traditions

Sat, 17 Sep, 2022

Ruby Walsh: Jack de Bromhead was a real diamond

Ruby Walsh: Jack de Bromhead was a real diamond

Jack was everything his family said about him this week: Funny, friendly, kind, and loyal to his family

Sat, 10 Sep, 2022

Ado McGuinness 27/6/2020

Ruby Walsh: The IHRB have set a dangerous precedent

The IHRB have questions to answer over their handling of the Laugh A Minute case

Sat, 27 Aug, 2022

Ruby Walsh: Baaeed will need to take the brave autumn route to truly join the Greats

Ruby Walsh: Baaeed will need to take the brave autumn route to truly join the Greats

He is now at a crossroads, and his next moves will determine how great he can be. If he takes the Leopardstown route to the Arc and succeeds, he can be compared to his father, Sea The Stars

Sat, 20 Aug, 2022

Ruby Walsh: For feet through the gate, Leopardstown must look itself in the mirror

Ruby Walsh: For feet through the gate, Leopardstown must look itself in the mirror

Most of Willie’s winter horses are 14 weeks away from seeing a racecourse, but it has caught my attention how many people look that far ahead

Sat, 13 Aug, 2022

Galway Races Summer Festival 2022 - Day Three

Ruby Walsh: No quick solution to cryptic Galway Hurdle

'I know there are two fewer horses to work through with the field size being 20 compared to 22, but for once, I thanked health and safety because not that long ago the Galway hurdle had a field capacity of 27,' Walsh said

Thu, 28 Jul, 2022

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