Ruby Walsh’s Amazing Record

The 2010 Cheltenham Festival saw Ruby Walsh surpass Pat Taaffe’s record of twenty-five victories at the great meeting.

Ruby obviously knows that he is a good jockey – it goes without saying – but he is also modest, saying just before breaking Pat’s record: ‘When I think about that, I’m lucky to have good trainers to ride for. Taaffe had Tom Dreaper to ride for and I have Paul Nicholls and Willie Mullins.That made it a bit easier for Taaffe and it makes it a lot easier for me.’ Read more