Iron man Ruby and Russell get just rewards

YOU would have to be pleased for two people in particular at Cheltenham this week: Ruby Walsh and Davy Russell.

Iron man Ruby and Russell get just rewards
Sat, 19 Mar, 2011 - 00:00
Pat Keane

I’ve said it before and will say it again, Walsh is an iron man. Realistically, it should have been virtually impossible for him to do what he did on Tuesday, and ride three winners.

No matter what sport you play at the highest level, it takes a lot of time to get back, following serious injury.

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