Considered by many to be one the most talented jockeys ever to grace the saddle, Ruby Walsh is one of national hunt racing's most cherished figures.
Age: 46 |
Height: 5ft10ins |
Total Wins: 2,756 |
Earnings: Unknown |
Net Worth (estimated): £1.1m |
About Ruby Walsh
Born Rupert Walsh in County Kildare, Ireland, he is the eldest son of former champion amateur jockey and Grand National winning trainer Ted Walsh.
His huge talented led him to be stable jockey for both Paul Nicholls and Willie Mullins and is the third most prolific jockey in British and Irish jump racing history.
Age
Born in 14th May 1979, Ruby Walsh is 46 years old.
Net Worth
Although Walsh's net worth is unknown, estimates put it at around £1.1m.
Winnings
Given the length of his career, it is hard to calculate the exact amount of prize money that he accumulated, but in the last 10 years of his career it is reported that he won over £21m.
Best Wins
Walsh has been fortunate enough to win most of the great races over jumps, including the Grand National on two occasions.
His first National win was arguably the greatest of his career at came at the age of just 20. Riding Papillon for his father, Ted Walsh, Ruby expertly steered Papillon home on his first ride in the race.
The father-son duo wouldn't have to wait long for more success either as Commanche Court stormed to Irish Grand National victory just days later.
Walsh would ride some of the all-time greats over jumps - none better than Kauto Star.
The Paul Nicholls'-trained superstar is widely thought of as the best national hunt horse of all-time.
Walsh rode him on 27 of his 31 UK starts, winning a multitude of great races including the King George, Tingle Creek, Betfair Chase, Ascot Chase and Cheltenham Gold Cup.
With Walsh onboard, Kauto Star became the first-ever horse to regain the Gold Cup, two of Walsh's 59 Cheltenham Festival Winners.
Across his career, the Irishman rode 213 Grade 1 winners with 16 of these coming aboard legendary hurdler Hurricane Fly.
Awards
Walsh was a recipient of the Horse Racing Ireland National Hunt award on five different occasions from 2004-2008.
He was also named as the International Jockey of the Year three times.
Associated Trainers
Plying his trade as number one jockey to both Paul Nicholls and Willie Mullins - Walsh had the opportunity to ride some of the greatest horses from the mid 2000s and 2010s.
Big Buck's, Annie Power, Kauto Star, Douvan and Faugheen are just a selection of the greats he got to ride as a result of his association with both trainers.
Ruby's father, Ted also provided his son with an English and Irish Grand National double in 2000.
