Walsh clarifies horse welfare comments after criticism

Ruby Walsh has clarified his views after reports he claimed horses were expendable following the death of Our Conor at Cheltenham yesterday.

Wed, 12 Mar, 2014 - 13:24

Ruby Walsh has clarified his views after reports he claimed horses were expendable following the death of Our Conor at Cheltenham yesterday.

Brilliant winner of the Triumph hurdle 12 months ago, Dessie Hughes’ charge was put down after sustaining a back injury when falling in the Stan James Champion Hurdle.

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Courts Racing Cheltenham Place: Cheltenham Place: Stratford Person: Walsh Person: Ruby Walsh Person: Our Conor Person: Dessie Hughes’Person: Jason Maguire Person: Robin Mounsey Event: Stan James Champion Hurdle Organisation: Triumph Organisation: Daily Mail Organisation: British Horseracing Authority

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