Ruby's big in Japan

Blackstairmountain claimed a famous success for trainer Willie Mullins and jockey Ruby Walsh in the Nakayama Grand Jump in Japan.

Sat, 13 Apr, 2013 - 10:09

Blackstairmountain claimed a famous success for trainer Willie Mullins and jockey Ruby Walsh in the Nakayama Grand Jump in Japan.

The eight-year-old was well beaten on his Tokyo debut when only ninth in the Pegasus Jump, but he stepped up markedly on that form in landing this richly-endowed Grade One contest.

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Courts Racing Heathrow Place: Japan Place: Tokyo Place: Leopardstown Person: Ruby Person: Blackstairmountain Person: Willie Mullins Person: Ruby Walsh Event: Nakayama Grand Jump Event: Pegasus Jump

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