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My horse-by-horse Grand National guide

My horse-by-horse Grand National guide

Ruby Walsh gives his assessment of the 40 runners in today’s Grand National.

Sat, 08 Apr, 2017

Consistent Kolumbus can gain overdue victory

Consistent Kolumbus can gain overdue victory

Just the four for me this weekend, but three of those are graded races on a very good card at Fairyhouse tomorrow, so plenty to look forward to to start the final month of the season.

Sat, 01 Apr, 2017

2017 Cheltenham Festival - St Patrick's Thursday - Cheltenham Racecourse

A mixed week with Thursday four-timer a glorious high

Once again, the Irish people showed themselves in great stead, and I hope the Irish rugby team gives the English as good a hiding today, writes Ruby Walsh.

Sun, 19 Mar, 2017

Horse Racing from Punchestown

Djakadam has a great chance, I can’t wait to ride him

We’re delighted with the way Djakadam has been working recently, and think he is in great order, writes Ruby Walsh.

Fri, 17 Mar, 2017

Douvan defeat hard to take but Yorkhill can provide some respite

Douvan defeat hard to take but Yorkhill can provide some respite

It was tough, but we’re all still standing, and we must move on, writes Ruby Walsh.

Thu, 16 Mar, 2017

Bad luck the only danger to Douvan in Champion

Bad luck the only danger to Douvan in Champion

Yesterday was a day of near misses, but the horses ran well. I couldn’t have asked more of Melon, who just ran into a better one in the Supreme. 

Wed, 15 Mar, 2017

Classy Melon can get my festival off to a flying start

Classy Melon can get my festival off to a flying start

It’s that time of year again, when National Hunt folk become consumed by the Cheltenham Festival, and while it’s going to be a long week, it’s also a tremendous occasion.

Tue, 14 Mar, 2017

Mystic Theatre can take centre stage in Naas bumper

Mystic Theatre can take centre stage in Naas bumper

I’ll be sitting out the weekend. Willie was fairly keen I get to Cheltenham next week, and he’s the boss, so that’s the way, writes Ruby Walsh. 

Sat, 11 Mar, 2017

Bargy Lady has plenty going for her in mares’ maiden hurdle

Bargy Lady has plenty going for her in mares’ maiden hurdle

She has just come up against a good mare every time she has run, and this looks her best opportunity thus far, writes Ruby Walsh

Sat, 04 Mar, 2017

Fulham Road benefiting from kid-glove treatment

Fulham Road benefiting from kid-glove treatment

Five rides, and probably not the strongest-looking book I’ve had, but that’s the nature of racing in the countdown to the Cheltenham.

Sat, 25 Feb, 2017