Ruby rules Supreme in Cheltenham opener

Ruby Walsh may have endured a nightmare season so far but the clouds lifted as he enjoyed a dream start to the 2011 Cheltenham Festival this afternoon.

Ruby rules Supreme in Cheltenham opener
Tue, 15 Mar, 2011 - 13:37

Ruby Walsh may have endured a nightmare season so far but the clouds lifted as he enjoyed a dream start to the 2011 Cheltenham Festival this afternoon.

The rider has spent much of the season sidelined through injury, but the Paul Nicholls-trained Al Ferof made the fight back to fitness worthwhile as he landed the Stan James Supreme Novices' Hurdle.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

More in this section

Switch From Diesel can make it fifth time lucky over hurdles Switch From Diesel can make it fifth time lucky over hurdles
Racing preview: Sky Captain can hit heights at Killarney  Racing preview: Sky Captain can hit heights at Killarney 
Amelia Earhart leading Oaks challenge for Aidan O’Brien Amelia Earhart leading Oaks challenge for Aidan O’Brien
CourtsRacingCheltenham 2011Place: ArklePlace: AintreePerson: Ruby rulesPerson: Ruby WalshPerson: Paul NichollsPerson: Al FerofPerson: Cue CardPerson: Sprinter SacrePerson: Spirit SonPerson: WalshPerson: PaulPerson: NichollsPerson: NolandPerson: RubyPerson: John HalesPerson: Colin TizzardPerson: JoePerson: TizzardPerson: Nicky HendersonEvent: 2011 Cheltenham Festival
<p>Kizlyar and Dylan Browne McMonagle win for trainer Joseph O'Brien. Pic: Healy Racing</p>

O'Brien and Browne McMonagle combo provides the goods in Killarney

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Latest

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Ruby Walsh
Ruby Walsh

The voice of racing

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited