Ruby Walsh: Anyway ticks right boxes for Galway Plate glory

Derek O’Connor being booked for the ride can only be a plus for the Ken Budds-trained seven-year-old 

Evan Larkin wears racing colours that were gifted to him by former jockey and trainer Joanne Morgan at the second day of the Galway Races Summer Festival at Ballybrit. Pic: Ray Ryan

ON April 5, 2003, Edward O’Grady parted with some of his wisdom in my direction. 

I had just won the opening two races on Grand National day at Aintree and was standing in the parade ring about to get on board Sacundai for him.