Even Ruby Walsh would be proud of this famous five racing saves

Ruby Walsh’s miraculous recovery on Killultagh Vic at Leopardstown on Sunday revived memories of other famous exploits in jumps racing over the years.
Even Ruby Walsh would be proud of this famous five racing saves
Tue, 19 Jan, 2016 - 00:00

Here, Keith Hamer relives five of the best from the sport’s archives:

Mandarin — 1962 Grand Steeplechase de Paris, Auteuil

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RacingKillultagh Vichorse racingsavePlace: Killultagh VicPlace: LeopardstownPlace: ParisPlace: BechersPlace: IrelandPlace: CheltenhamPerson: Ruby WalshPerson: Keith HamerPerson: Fred WinterPerson: WinterPerson: Rhyme ’N’ ReasonPerson: Brendan PowellPerson: RhymePerson: David ElsworthPerson: Richard DunwoodyPerson: Andrew ThorntonPerson: ThorntonPerson: WichitaPerson: APPerson: McCoyPerson: MaljimarEvent: Grand Steeplechase de ParisEvent: Grand NationalEvent: Irish Grand NationalEvent: 2009 William Hill Trophy Handicap ChaseOrganisation: Desert OrchidOrganisation: KingscliffOrganisation: Wichita
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