Ruby Walsh team 'cautiously optimistic' on Punchestown return

Walsh missed the Crabbie's Grand National at Aintree on Saturday after suffering an hairline fracture to his wrist.

Ruby Walsh team 'cautiously optimistic' on Punchestown return
Tue, 12 Apr, 2016 - 13:14

Ruby Walsh's surgeon is "cautiously optimistic" the jump jockey will be able to return from injury in time for the Punchestown Festival that starts in two weeks.

Walsh missed the Crabbie's Grand National at Aintree for the fourth time in seven years on Saturday after suffering an hairline fracture to his wrist.

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