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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.

Conditions stacked in Mourad’s favour

INSTEAD of teaming up with the likes of Big Buck’s, Pepe Simo and Big Fella Thanks at Ascot today, I will be spending the afternoon at home.

Sat, 19 Dec, 2009

I expect a big performance from Celestial Halo

THE last three Saturdays have been terrific, with Kauto Star, Denman and Twist Magic, and the plan at Cheltenham today is to keep the run going.

Sat, 12 Dec, 2009

No obvious pacemaker could make Tingle Creek a lottery

NO Master Minded today, so I have to settle for Twist Magic in what looks a fascinating Tingle Creek at Sandown.

Sat, 05 Dec, 2009

Denman needs Arkle-type performance to win

I THINK it will take an extraordinary display by Denman if he is to defy top weight in the Hennessy at Newbury today.

Sat, 28 Nov, 2009

Promising Ghizao one to note in Bumper

MY main ambition, as far as Cheltenham today is concerned, is to walk out of the place relatively unscathed.

Sat, 14 Nov, 2009

Stiff task for Halo on his return

I suppose you could best describe my weekend as the storm before the calm!

Sat, 07 Nov, 2009

Starvation diet in order to do the full Monty

I’D imagine many of the readers of this paper will think the big race of the weekend is the Cork Grand National tomorrow, so let’s start with that.

Sat, 31 Oct, 2009

In at the deep end, but Aiteen looks tasty

I HOPE I’ll be asked to say cheese after the first race at Chepstow today.

Sat, 24 Oct, 2009

Picture This set for a big run

I’M at Cheltenham today for four rides for Paul Nicholls, on what is probably best described as a low-profile meeting by the high standards of that great track.

Sat, 17 Oct, 2009

Inside track to play to Alliance’s strengths

THE million dollar question at Listowel today is can I win my fourth Kerry National?

Wed, 16 Sep, 2009