Who is Ruby Walsh? How many winners has he had at Cheltenham? Net worth, career earnings
RUBY WALSH - everything you need to know about star jockey at Cheltenham Festival.
Who is Ruby Walsh?
Ruby Walsh is a 38-year-old jockey born in County Kildare in Ireland.
He married to Gillian Doran in July 2006 and the pair have three daughters together.
Walsh has two siblings - sister Katie, who is one of the top female jackets, and brother Ted who is married to female jockey Nina Carberry.
Ruby Walsh has been the leading jockey at Cheltenham Festival in 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
What is Ruby Walsh’s real name?
Everyone knows Ruby Walsh as, well, Ruby Walsh.
But his real name is in fact Rupert Walsh.
Ruby Walsh could ride 20 horses over the Cheltenham Festival
How many times has Ruby Walsh won at Cheltenham? Wasn’t he injured?
Walsh has been top jockey at Cheltenham 11 times with a record 56 wins.
He could be set for 20 rides at Cheltenham this week after recovering from breaking his leg at Punchestown in November last year.
Walsh made a successful return from his lengthy spell on the sidelines when steering Lareena to a clear-cut victory at Thurles.
Walsh has always maintained he would be back in time for the Cheltenham Festival, where he has been leading rider 11 times.
Ruby Walsh net worth
There are no official stats to confirm how much Ruby Walsh is worth exactly. However, the insights into prize money show he is far from on the breadline.
This season alone Walsh has taken home more than €1million in career earnings.
His most successful campaign was in 2008-09 when he won more than €3million.
Overall, in the last 10 years Ruby Walsh has earned €23,835,989 in prize money - that’s £21,133,598.
Cheltenham tips - Ruby Walsh’s best bets for day one of Cheltenham Festival
1.30 - Supreme Novices’ Hurdle - Getabird
Obviously Kalashnikov sets a fair level of form. Summerville Boy is a decent horse as well. But we like Getabird.
2.10 - Arkle Chase - Footpad
Nicky Henderson is raving about Brain Power and his home work, but Footpad’s a great ride and he’s in good order. I wouldn’t swap him.
2.50 - Ultima Handicap Chase - Singlefarmpayment
It’s a competitive handicap, Singlefarmpayment ran in the race last year but if they go really hard here and the ground is not, Beware the Bear could run a big race at a big price.
3.30 - Champion Hurdle - Buveur D’Air
Faugheen could make a race of it, but Buveur D’Air’s going to be hard to beat whatever way you look at it. His form is rock solid.
4.10 - Mares Hurdle - Apple’s Jade
Apple’s Jade is very good. She’ll be hard to beat but she’ll have to take a run and it’s a very competitive race.
4.50 - National Hunt Chase - Rathvinden
I think Rathvinden is tailor-made for this. He has a lot of experience under his belt and if he was to come back to his run in the Drinmore he’ll be bang there.
5.30 - Close Brothers Novice Handicap - De Plotting Shed
Going through De Plotting Shed’s hurdle ratings he’s much lower over fences. It’s a while since he’s wo a race but theoretically he could be well in.