Walsh notches his 1,000th career winner

RUBY Walsh rode his 1000th winner as the Dessie Hughes-trained Rare Article grabbed a last-gasp success at Sligo yesterday.

Fresh from securing the Irish National Hunt jockeys’ championship, Walsh produced an excellent ride to reach the landmark aboard the 11-8 favourite.

Still only third and seemingly going nowhere at the final flight, Walsh refused to give up and galvanised a sustained drive from his mount.