Walsh set for winning return on Thaix

RUBY WALSH, absent since fracturing his hip at the Listowel Festival in the middle of September, can make a triumphant return aboard Thaix in the Clover Hill Hurdle at Fairyhouse this afternoon.

Michael O’Brien’s gelding hasn’t been seen since Leopardstown at Christmas and his fitness has to be taken on trust. Horses from this yard, however, nearly always strip fit and ready to do themselves justice and it isn’t a major worry!

The six-year-old has only ever run twice, making his debut for Eddie Hales at Punchestown in April of last year in a winners’ bumper.