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Ruby Walsh

Morning Supreme can lead them a merry dance

I THINK it’s fair to say I’m more hopeful than confident facing into the final day of Punchestown this afternoon.

Sat, 07 May, 2011

Hurricane best equipped to cope with tactical affair in Champion

I have to say that today is my strongest book of rides for the week and it will be more than disappointing should I walk out of Punchestown tonight without a winner.

Fri, 06 May, 2011

No need to oppose Quevega at these weights

FIRST things first and that disappointing display by Kauto Star at Punchestown yesterday.

Thu, 05 May, 2011

No hiding place for Kauto Star

I WILL be most disappointed should Kauto Star fail to deliver in the Guinness Gold Cup at Punchestown this evening.

Wed, 04 May, 2011

Quel Esprit can rebound in Champion Novice

A year ago I was injured, working for RTE and watching Willie Mullins and Paul Townend combine to land winner after winner at Punchestown.

Tue, 03 May, 2011

Good ground can bring out the best in Riltree

THIS is a big weekend for Paul Townend and Davy Russell, as they go head-to-head at Sligo tomorrow in their bid to become champion jockey for the first time.

Sat, 30 Apr, 2011

Plenty of positives for Shakervilz in National

I SUPPOSE people may be a little surprised at my choice of ride, Shakervilz, in Monday’s Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse.

Sat, 23 Apr, 2011

The Minack’s class can tell in Scottish marathon

A WEEK ago The Midnight Club and I managed to negotiate those Grand National fences at Aintree, admittedly in our own good time, and today it’s a case of trying to do a lot better in the Scotttish equivalent at Ayr.

Sat, 16 Apr, 2011

It could be a Grand old day for The Midnight Club

I HAVE had it in my head for a long time that The Midnight Club could be an ideal Grand National candidate and am obviously very much looking forward to riding him at Aintree this afternoon.

Sat, 09 Apr, 2011

Twist Pistol fancied to do the business

IT’S Chepstow this afternoon for just three rides, but I’m certainly not making the journey for a day out and will be disappointed if failing to get among the winners.

Sat, 02 Apr, 2011