Katie Walsh added to her Cheltenham success today in the bumper as she led 25/1 shot Relegate home to land the last race of the day for Willie Mullins.
It was a remarkable ride by the Irish women, but tinted with sadness as Walsh reflected on her brother's misfortune earlier in the day.
Ruby Walsh was stood down for the remainder of the festival after a heavy fall left him with a reported broken leg. It happened during the RSA Insurance Novices' Chase and is feared to be a reoccurrence of the broken leg he suffered at Punchestown last November. He was helped from the course by his father, Ted.
Ruby Walsh has been stood down for the rest of the day @CheltenhamRaces with a suspected broken leg. Jockey changes:
Paul Townend - Max Dynamite (2.50)
Patrick Mullins - Douvan (3.30)#TheFestival pic.twitter.com/49Vz3CAWss— Racing UK (@Racing_UK) March 14, 2018
Walsh was just happy her brother "was up and he was talking."
"It's not as bad as it first seemed." -
Katie Walsh emotionally discusses her success aboard Relegate in the Champion Bumper @CheltenhamRaces and brother Ruby's injury. #TheFestival pic.twitter.com/U80J1ZQEId— Racing UK (@Racing_UK) March 14, 2018
There is no doubt Ruby Walsh is one of the toughest jockeys in racing and we look forward to watching him romp up the hill aboard a winner in festivals to come.
