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Ruby Walsh: Like Rory McIlroy, Paul Townend has a steely resolve

Golf and Racing are apples and oranges, but all that either can be is the best in their own sport, and right now, that is exactly what they both are.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 - 12:05

Ruby Walsh is one of the most successful jump jockeys in racing history and is now a high‑profile analyst and broadcaster.

The Masters v the Grand National. He had thought of the question, but I couldn’t think of a good answer that the question deserved.

Four rounds v four miles, 20ish hours v a little over nine minutes.

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