Ruby Walsh is an Irish former jockey.
He is recognized as the third most prolific winner in the British and Irish jump racing record behind Sir Anthony McCoy and Richard Johnson.
Walsh is the son of amateur jump jockey, trainer, and television pundit, Ted Walsh.
Ruby Walsh Height
Walsh has a height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.78m) tall.
Ruby Walsh Net Worth
The top jockey has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.
Ruby Walsh Retired
On 1 May 2019, Walsh announced his retirement from racing after a career spanning 24 years. The announcement was made after he rode Kemboy to victory in the Punchestown Gold Cup. It was the 213th Grade One win for Walsh.
Ruby Walsh Age
Ruby Walsh is 43 years old.
Ruby Walsh Family
Ruby Walsh was born on May 14, 1979, in Kill, Ireland to Ted Walsh and Helen Walsh. He has two siblings, Katie Walsh and Ted Walsh Junior.
Ruby is married to Gillian Walsh and they share four children, Isabelle Walsh, Elsa Walsh, Gemma Walsh and Erica Walsh.
Ruby Walsh Tips
Ruby Walsh provides his Cheltenham Festival tips for day one through the Paddy Power ‘From The Horse’s Mouth’ Podcast.
Previewing the races, the legendary jockey Walsh, who has led jokey 11 times with a total of 59 winners, including two Gold Cups is backing familiar faces such as Champ, Honeysuckle and Tiger Roll to race to glory but the Kildare man admits he is split on the Gold Cup.
With punters set to return to the famous festival for the first time since 2020, Walsh affirms it will be a welcome boost to the event.
“Crowds returning will be huge. I was one of the lucky people who was at Cheltenham last year. It was a strange experience and was nothing like I had ever experienced. Cheltenham is unique for National Hunt racing with its crowds”.
Ruby Walsh Sister
Ruby Walsh’s sister is Katie Walsh. She is a retired Irish jockey who, in 2012, came third in the Grand National on Seabass, giving her the highest finish to that date for a female competitor.
Ruby Walsh Real Name
Ruby’s real name is Rupert Walsh.