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Ruby Walsh

Augustin will prove tough nut to crack in Limerick

Although it has been quiet on the track, it has still been a long week ahead of what will be a very busy time at Cheltenham.

Sat, 12 Mar, 2016

Call It Magic looks best hope of weekend success

Although I have just one ride at Gowran Park this afternoon, I’m hopeful it will be a winning one as Haymount looks to have a great chance to earn an overdue first success over timber in the two-mile maiden hurdle.

Sat, 05 Mar, 2016

Rolly Baby has strong claims in beginners’ chase

Relative calm before the storm for me, with just five rides across the weekend, but it’s a very important time for the stable.

Sat, 27 Feb, 2016

Expect better run from back-to-form Boston Bob

There are a couple of good meetings in Ireland this weekend, and I’ll be busier at Fairyhouse this afternoon, with four rides, than at Naas tomorrow, where I have only two.

Sat, 20 Feb, 2016

Ballycasey poised to rebound from Thyestes Chase disappointment

I could have gone to Newbury this afternoon, but choosing which horse to ride would have been difficult so I decided to stay at home for what I hope could be easier pickings at Gowran Park.

Sat, 13 Feb, 2016

Improving Some Neck can do business in finale

A great day’s racing at Leopardstown begins with a Grade One Juvenile Hurdle and I hope I’ve picked the right one — Let’s Dance — from Willie Mullins’ three.

Sat, 06 Feb, 2016

Limini can boost her Cheltenham prospects

Racing at home is in Fairyhouse, but I’m off to Cheltenham this afternoon to ride Djakadam in his final racecourse outing before returning to Cheltenham for the Gold Cup.

Sat, 30 Jan, 2016

Un De Sceaux can get his season back on track

What should be a weekend of significant pointers for Cheltenham and, hence, a very important one for the stable begins at Ascot this afternoon where we have two runners: Un De Sceaux and Vroum Vroum Mag.

Sat, 23 Jan, 2016

Black Hercules has the potential to be a star

A potentially eventful morning as I’m due to be in Naas but, should that fall to the frost, I could be heading for Warwick, provided, of course, Willie Mullins wants me to do that.

Sat, 16 Jan, 2016