Ruby Walsh: Busselton can strike in Kerry National
STEPPING UP TO THE PLATE: Hewick and Jordan Gainford (green silks) win the Tote Galway Plate at Ballybrit in July. He looks destined to put on another bold show in the Kerry National at Listowel. Picture: Healy Racing
There are many fishwives' tales in horse racing, and one is people believing they should back the first horse they see when going to a day at the races. I am sure this has worked for some, but I have no doubt it has failed to be profitable on many occasions, just like listening to every tip you get, including from me.
Finding winners is all about opinion, but John ‘Shark’ Hanlon could have stood in the parade ring at Galway eight weeks ago and said “I told you so” after Hewick won the Plate, because he did: He told everyone and anyone who stopped to talk to him.
