Why now is the right time to call it a day

After 24 very good years, yesterday I bowed out after winning the Punchestown Gold Cup on Kemboy.

Why now is the right time to call it a day
Thu, 02 May, 2019 - 01:00
Ruby Walsh

Ruby Walsh gets a bucket of water thrown over him by Davy Russell after he announced his retirement. Picture: Healy Racing
Ruby Walsh gets a bucket of water thrown over him by Davy Russell after he announced his retirement. Picture: Healy Racing

After 24 very good years, yesterday I bowed out after winning the Punchestown Gold Cup on Kemboy.

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