True pro Ruby fulfils obligations at Limerick

GRAND NATIONAL hero, Ruby Walsh, left Limerick last night by helicopter on his way to Carlow for what promised to be a mighty celebration.

On Saturday, he piloted Hedgehunter to a brilliant 14 lengths success at Aintree and, true professional that he is, fulfilled his obligations at Limerick and rode three horses.

One of them, Scarthy Lad, took the featured Hugh McMahon Memorial Novice Chase and the 25-year-old returned to a fine reception from a very appreciative audience, many of whom had obviously backed the Willie Mullins trained gelding.