Banker bucks bookies’ trends

RUBY WALSH came to the rescue of the punters with a much-needed victory on Big Buck’s, the first banker, and only the third favourite, to win at Cheltenham.

The Irish ace has been the successful rider on all three market leaders to collect and gave backers hope ahead of the fourth and final day of the festival.

“Punters needed a saviour and Ruby rode to the rescue on Big Buck’s,” said totesport spokesman George Primarolo.