Walsh looking forward to Star billing in Tingle Creek

RUBY WALSH admitted to feeling “a bit sore” after nursing an ankle injury but is raring to go as Kauto Star prepares to defend his William Hill – Tingle Creek Trophy crown at Sandown today.

The jockey suffered a crashing fall from the Paul Nicholls-trained Kaldous at the Esher track yesterday, but despite a heavy limp, he bravely soldiered on.

A smiling Walsh admitted afterwards: “I twisted the ankle. It’s a bit sore, but of course I’ll be carrying on. I’ll be ready for tomorrow, no worries. I’m looking forward to it.”