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Ruby Walsh

Clondaw Warrior should be in shake-up for Galway Hurdle

The first six home in yesterday’s Galway Plate were trained by Gordon Elliott and Willie Mullins, and you have to think it’s going to be some winter.

Thu, 28 Jul, 2016

As JT McNamara used to say, chalk it down to Road To Riches

It’s Galway Plate day and to me the feature starts at the top: if Noel Meade has Road To Riches in the same form as he had in Cheltenham or Punchestown then he will win.

Wed, 27 Jul, 2016

Psychedelic Funk can strike for astute Ger Lyons in Coventry

This may surprise you but the opening day of Royal Ascot rivals the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival in terms of a quality.

Tue, 14 Jun, 2016

Limini can put Aintree disappointment behind her

Just the two rides for me again this afternoon, and Limini looks to have the better chance of the two. She was probably a bit disappointing at Aintree, but was too keen for her own good and got found out at the end of the race.

Sat, 30 Apr, 2016

Vroum Vroum Mag looks up to the task at Punchestown

Ups and downs yesterday, but what more can I say about Douvan than he was spectacular. I don’t think I’ve ridden a novice like him, and can’t wait to see him take the next step, writes Ruby Walsh

Fri, 29 Apr, 2016

Vedettariat one to note at a big price

Day three of the Punchestown festival, and it has to be said that the conditions at the track over the first couple of days were a credit to the staff at the course. There was a great covering of grass, and it was like a carpet for both days’ racing - it was in unbelievable condition.

Thu, 28 Apr, 2016

Bellshill to go one better

Not the return I had hoped for, yesterday at Punchestown, but we can look forward to this afternoon and hope for better luck. 

Wed, 27 Apr, 2016

Yorkhill can give me perfect return

It’s great to be back riding in time for the Punchestown Festival. This is my local meeting, I’ve been coming here since the time I used to get days off school to be here, and I love riding at it.

Tue, 26 Apr, 2016

Aintree and BHA can take a bow over Grand National

The Grand National was a great race and a credit to everyone involved, says Ruby Walsh.

Mon, 18 Apr, 2016

Willie Mullins charge made to measure for Scottish National

The Trainers’ Championship in Britain is going down the wire, but it would be some achievement from Willie Mullins were he to win it, considering he’s based in Ireland.

Sat, 16 Apr, 2016