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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.

Ruby Walsh: I’m happy with my Champion Hurdle tip and, if I’m wrong, so be it

I suppose I can say now that I have had a fair idea that I was going to pick Faugheen over Hurricane Fly for the Champion Hurdle for a while.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2015

Deadline looming ... but I still haven’t made up my mind

It is the question I have been bombarded with for months now: Hurricane Fly or Faugheen in the Champion Hurdle?

Sat, 07 Mar, 2015

Felix Yonger to deliver if jumping holds up

Ruby’s Best Bets

Sat, 28 Feb, 2015

Progressive Dogora can book ticket for Festival

It is a quite enough weekend but not without some intrigue all the same and some good performances might book a passage to Cheltenham. 

Sat, 21 Feb, 2015

Betfair Ascot trip looks ideal for Ballycasey

I am probably leaving a winner or two behind me in Gowran, but I learned a long time ago that you can’t be in two places at one time, says Ruby Walsh.

Sat, 14 Feb, 2015

If your back’s to the wall, you’d want AP in your corner

AP McCoy’s announcement that he would be retiring at the end of the season didn’t come as a surprise to me because we are good friends.

Mon, 09 Feb, 2015

Kalkir poised to get back on track

Following much soul-searching, I have gone with On His Own in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown tomorrow.

Sat, 07 Feb, 2015

Open Eagle set tofly high

Two rides at Fairyhouse today and four at Punchestown tomorrow make up my weekend, says Ruby Walsh.

Sat, 31 Jan, 2015

Mountain set to scale the heights

I’m off on my travels again today, heading to Doncaster for just one ride, Analifet, in a Grade 2 hurdle for mares, says Ruby Walsh.

Sat, 24 Jan, 2015

Potters can make a Point in bumper