The Big Interview: The best of times for Katie Walsh and Nina Carberry

Katie Walsh and Nina Carberry were amongst the premier National Hunt jockeys of their generation, and given how their careers travelled such similar trajectories, it was fitting they retired within 24 hours of one another. Here, they talk to Daragh Ó́ Conchúir and reminisce about the glory days.

They seemed to do everything together, the achievement of one inspiring the other to new feats. They removed the stigma surrounding female jockeys, becoming punters’ pals without that ever being their goal. Cheltenham, Aintree, Fairyhouse, Leopardstown. Irish Grand Nationals. Grade Ones. Sisters-in-law. Retiring on winners within 24 hours of one another at Punchestown in April.