Finishing line in sight for Walsh

The title of Ireland’s champion jockey moved ever nearer to its conclusion today as both Ruby Walsh and Davy Russell rode a winner apiece.

Thu, 24 Apr, 2008 - 20:40

The title of Ireland’s champion jockey moved ever nearer to its conclusion today as both Ruby Walsh and Davy Russell rode a winner apiece.

As a result, Walsh maintained his seven-winner margin over his nearest rival and with only two days of racing to go, he is a very short price to collect the specially created bronze trophy on Saturday.

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