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Tag Archives: Ruby Walsh

Al Boum Photo heads 41 entries for 2021 Cheltenham Gold Cup

Horse Talk with Simon Jackson: Top horse-racing tips and the latest news. AL Boum Photo targets a third consecutive win in the Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup which has attracted 41 entries for the 2021 contest on March 19. The Willie Mullins-trained Al Boum Photo contested only two races last year, winning at Tramore on New…

January 8, 2021 in Cheltenham.

Ruby Walsh: Gigginstown decision to wind down operation ‘will be felt immediately’

Horse Talk with Simon Jackson: Top horse racing tips and the latest news. RUBY Walsh believes the impact will be felt immediately of the shock news that Michael O’Leary will wind down his hugely successful Gigginstown racing operation. Michael O’Leary’s brother and long-time racing manager, Eddie O’Leary cited Michael’s desire to spend more time with…

May 15, 2019 in Horse Talk.

Ruby Walsh retirement: Media career beckons for champion who “wouldn’t consider” starting out as a horse trainer

Horse Talk with Simon Jackson: Top horse racing tips and the latest news. RUBY Walsh is targeting a career in the media after shocking the racing world this week when announcing his immediate retirement after winning the Coral Punchestown Gold Cup on Kemboy. Walsh’s highlights include winning Kempton Park’s feature race, the King George VI…

May 3, 2019 in Horse Talk.

Ruby Walsh advises Victoria Pendleton to ‘just go out and enjoy’ riding at Cheltenham

By Simon Jackson. Ruby Walsh has said Victoria Pendleton should ‘just go out and enjoy it’ after news that she has been confirmed as the rider of Pacha Du Polder at Cheltenham next week. The dual Olympic Gold medal-winning cyclist bagged her first win as an amateur jockey on the Andy Stewart-owned Pacha Du Polder…

March 7, 2016 in Cheltenham.

Cheltenham 2016: Faugheen and Un De Sceaux continue Willie Mullins’ dominance

By Simon Jackson. Un De Sceaux justified his position at the head of the market for the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase with a resounding victory at Ascot on Saturday. The 2015 Arkle winner led from the outset in the Grade 1 contest and maintained the advantage with a clinical display of jumping. He shook…

January 25, 2016 in Cheltenham.

Ruby Walsh: ‘Hurricane Fly is the best hurdler I have ever ridden’

By Simon Jackson. Ruby Walsh has paid tribute to Hurricane Fly following news of the 11-year-olds retirement after a career that amassed a record 22 Grade 1 victories. The Willie Mullins-trained hurdler won 24 of his 32 starts over hurdles that include victories in the 2011 and 2013 Stan James Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham…

September 1, 2015 in Horse Talk.

Ruby Walsh rides Bashboy to record-breaking win in Australian Grand National

By Simon Jackson. Ruby Walsh created history when he won the Australian Grand National on topweight Bashboy on a whirlwind trip to Australia at the weekend. Walsh – a dual English and Irish Grand National winning jockey and the regular rider of Kauto Star – was offered the ride after Bashboy’s regular jockey Steven Pateman…

August 10, 2015 in Horse Talk.

Kauto Star ashes may be buried at Kempton Park on Boxing Day

By Simon Jackson. Boxing Day at Kempton Park has been suggested as a possible date to bury the ashes of Kauto Star who died this month after sustaining injuries in a paddock accident. Kauto Star and jockey Ruby Walsh combined to win five King George VI Chase’s at Kempton Park where a statue of the…

July 20, 2015 in Kempton.

A record total of 248,521 racegoers attended the 2015 Cheltenham Festival

By Simon Jackson. A record total attendance of 248,521 racegoers attended the 2015 Cheltenham Festival, an increase of more than 11,000 on the previous best of 237,369 in 2012. This year’s bumper crowd witnessed a series of landmark events that included a new record of winners by an individual trainer at the four day Festival…

March 24, 2015 in Cheltenham.

Willie Mullins: ‘Hurricane Fly has done everything right this season’

By Simon Jackson. Willie Mullins has given an upbeat report about the well-being of Hurricane Fly ahead of his bid to secure a third victory in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. Hurricane Fly has contested the Champion Hurdle four times, winning the two mile hurdling crown in 2011 and 2013 and…

February 18, 2015 in Cheltenham.

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