Bookies running scared of Ruby

Bookmakers were last night running scared of the fit-again Ruby Walsh ahead of the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival.

Bookies running scared of Ruby
Tue, 13 Mar, 2018 - 00:00
Keith Hamer

Walsh rides the favourite in the opening two races, Getabird in the Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle and Footpad in the Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices’ Chase while Faugheen also has a chance in the Unibet Champion Hurdle.

With that in mind, Ladbrokes are wary of the Walsh factor today.

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