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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.

I was guilty of getting sucked into the whole circus involving Kauto Star and Denman

IN THIS game, we move forward so quickly, we hardly take time to properly examine what’s gone before.

Sat, 27 Mar, 2010

With those mistakes, it was a lost cause

GLANCING back at the week at Cheltenham, you would have to accept there were two very big disappointments for me, Kauto Star in the Gold Cup yesterday and Master Minded in the Champion Chase.

Sat, 20 Mar, 2010

Everything’s perfect, there’s no excuses

SO this is it, the highlight of the entire week and the only real question to be answered at Cheltenham today is whether I can win a third Gold Cup on Kauto Star.

Fri, 19 Mar, 2010

I’m not the only one sweet on Poquelin

WELL, Master Minded certainly fluffed his lines yesterday and was never going to win the Champion Chase.

Thu, 18 Mar, 2010

Don’t pass on Master Minded opportunity

I’M as confident as I can be heading into a Grade 1 that Master Minded will have all the answers in the Queen Mother Champion Chase today.

Wed, 17 Mar, 2010

Stay patient, get on Quevega

I HEADED for Cheltenham on Sunday night and then had a relaxing enough day yesterday.

Tue, 16 Mar, 2010

Newbury just made for Pasco

I HAVE a great chance aboard Pasco in a valuable two and a half mile handicap chase at Newbury this afternoon.

Sat, 06 Mar, 2010

Starvation diet in the hope Fistral Beach can produce a career best performance

I haven’t been eating a whole lot over the past day or two, with Fistral Beach set to carry just 10-0 in the Racing Post Chase at Kempton this afternoon.

Sat, 27 Feb, 2010

Lawlor tragedy puts everything into perspective

MOST people probably think the last week has been all about the likes of Master Minded and Denman, but I disagree.

Sat, 20 Feb, 2010

Master Minded going well at home, but he has a lot to prove

NEWBURY this afternoon is all about two horses, Master Minded and Denman.

Sat, 13 Feb, 2010