Quick Ruby return looks unlikely

RUBY Walsh has conceded that he is unlikely to make an earlier-than-expected return from injury, even though it is almost customary for jockeys.

The Irish Examiner columnist broke his leg in a fall from Corrick Bridge at Down Royal two weeks ago and was given a three-month timescale for recovery.

Jockeys are renowned for defying medical science and doctors’ orders, but Walsh has decided that, in this instance, discretion is the better part of valour and accepted that he will not be back in the saddle before the end of January at the very earliest.