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Ruby Walsh

Ruby Walsh discusses his wrist injury and shares his Grand National tips

Let the madness of Grand National Day begin. Unfortunately for me, after my fall from Blood Cotil in the Topham I sustained a wrist injury and won’t be involved in the way I had hoped.

Sat, 09 Apr, 2016

Avant Tout can Lord it at Limerick

I had to give up my intended ride on The Job Is Right at Clonmel on Thursday after a fall from Bleu Berry in the opener, but will be back in action at Limerick tomorrow, with two rides for Willie.

Sat, 02 Apr, 2016

Classy Outlander can atone for Cheltenham festival mishap

With the kids off school for the Easter break, we took the opportunity to take a few days away to unwind after Cheltenham. 

Sat, 26 Mar, 2016

Captain Joy takes All-Weather Mile Championships Conditions Stakes

Irish challenger Captain Joy narrowly outpointed fellow grey Sovereign Debt in the Ladbrokes All-Weather Mile Championships Conditions Stakes at Lingfield yesterday.

Sat, 26 Mar, 2016

2016 Cheltenham Festival - Champion Day - Cheltenham Racecourse

It has simply been the most unbelievable week for me

It has been the most unbelievable week for Willie Mullins and I. It’s not very often so little goes wrong and so much goes right, so we have to make the most of it when it happens like this. If you had offered me this before the Festival had started, I would have taken your hand off.

Sat, 19 Mar, 2016

What a way it would be to sign off, were Djakadam to win the race

I would really love to win the race, not just for me, but for Willie Mullins, writes Ruby Walsh

Fri, 18 Mar, 2016

Rerouted Vautour can fly to glory in Ryanair Chase

On the riding front, today is a bit quieter than the first two, but I’m more than hopeful I can win the Ryanair Chase on Vautour.

Thu, 17 Mar, 2016

I can’t wait to ride Un De Sceaux, it’ll be thrill-a-minute stuff

I really could not have envisaged such a start to the week, with three winners — the same as 12 months ago.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2016

Vroum Vroum Mag all revved up for Cheltenham

One of the best things about arriving here at Cheltenham is that the talking stops and the action begins.

Tue, 15 Mar, 2016

An A to Z of Cheltenham

Our lead racing columnist Ruby Walsh on everything Cheltenham from Annie Power to Zubayr.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2016