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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.

Djakadam gave it his all

Djakadam gave it his all

Nichols Canyon is not the best work horse in the world, but he’s going as well now as he was before Cheltenham, writes Ruby Walsh.

Thu, 27 Apr, 2017

Cheltenham Racing Festival - Gold Cup Day

Penhill primed for more success

The Punchestown Gold Cup is the feature on day two of the festival and, while former Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Coneygree adds a different angle to it, all the form points to Sizing John.

Wed, 26 Apr, 2017

Un De Sceaux can complete perfect season

Un De Sceaux can complete perfect season

Given that, based on official rating, Fox Norton is superior to Un De Sceaux and a bigger price, it makes sense that he should be the selection in the Boylesports Champion Chase, but the make-up of the race is such, Un De Sceaux is likely to enjoy a solo up front, and that can ensure a fourth consecutive victory in a perfect season.

Tue, 25 Apr, 2017

If Willie Mullins finds a way, it will be the Miracle of Punchestown

If Willie Mullins finds a way, it will be the Miracle of Punchestown

In years gone by, I might have been preparing to ride in the Scottish National at Ayr this afternoon. Today, however, I will be riding work and, hopefully, will make it to the Aviva for the Munster match in the evening.

Sat, 22 Apr, 2017

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