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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: 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

Ruby Walsh: Jonbon ready to rock at Aintree

Ruby Walsh: Jonbon ready to rock at Aintree

L’Homme Presse could also be one of the stars of the show

Fri, 08 Apr, 2022

Randox Grand National Festival 2022 - Preview Day - Aintree Racecourse

Tizzard may be Lord of Aintree

Three-day Grand National Festival begins today

Thu, 07 Apr, 2022

Ruby Walsh: Perfect society or not, this racing calendar lark needs some sorting out

Ruby Walsh: Perfect society or not, this racing calendar lark needs some sorting out

Three hundred and sixty-five days and a moving Easter do not work for horse racing

Sat, 02 Apr, 2022

Cheltenham Festival 2022: Day Three

Ruby Walsh: I felt that disbelief as Paul flew out over the horse's ears

Click and it's over. I have to open my phone and check the results to remember what happened on Tuesday because Festival week had it all.

Sat, 19 Mar, 2022

Ruby Walsh on the Gold Cup: A Plus Tard’s speed can win the day

Ruby Walsh on the Gold Cup: A Plus Tard’s speed can win the day

But Rachael Blackmore will need to be patient and wait long enough to make speed count over stamina

Fri, 18 Mar, 2022