Walsh stood down after fall

Ruby Walsh is expected to be fit to ride at Newbury on Saturday despite suffering a fall at the track this afternoon.

Walsh parted company with 9-4 favourite Sollim in the Silver E/Sanderson Weatherall Novices’ Handicap Chase and was signed off for the rest of the day with a head injury.

His rides on Hennessy day include big-race favourite Aiteen Thirtythree and legendary stayer Big Buck’s in the Sportingbet Long Distance Hurdle.

Trainer Paul Nicholls expects his number one rider to recover in time.

He said: “Ruby thinks he’ll be fine tomorrow. He got a kick on his helmet and he’s just getting himself checked out.”