Ruby opts to ride Shotgun

RUBY WALSH has decided to partner Shotgun Willy in the Martell Cognac Grand National at Aintree on Saturday week.
Wed, 26 Mar, 2003 - 00:00
Pat Keane

Walsh had faced an agonising choice between Shotgun Willy and Ad Hoc, both trained by Paul Nicholls.

Yesterday morning Ad Hoc was Ladbrokes’ 5-1 favourite for the National, with Shotgun Willy next best on 8-1.

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