Ruby Walsh to miss Grand National after sustaining fractured wrist

In his absence leading female amateur Nina Carberry will come in for the ride.

Ruby Walsh to miss Grand National after sustaining fractured wrist
Fri, 08 Apr, 2016 - 21:46

Ruby Walsh will miss tomorrow's Crabbie's Grand National meeting after suffering a wrist injury in a fall at Aintree.

The jockey was due to partner the Willie Mullins-trained Sir Des Champs in a bid to win the world's most famous steeplechase for a third time and in his absence leading female amateur Nina Carberry will come in for the ride.

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