Worldly carries Walsh’s dreams

Less than two years after going solo, Cork native Brendan Walsh is looking forward to saddling his first runner at the Breeders’ Cup meeting, which begins tonight at Santa Anita, California.

It’s a remarkable achievement for the Kentucky-based 40-year-old, who doesn’t come from a horse racing family but spent many years as part of Godolphin’s globetrotting team.

In tonight’s BC Marathon (8.45pm), six-year-old Worldly will carry the hopes and dreams of Walsh in what could be a very important three minutes in the fledgling career of his handler.