That's it for Ruby surely?

I’m a massive fan of Ruby but he got that massively wrong from start to finish....

He's looked **** since he came back.

Horse shudda been pulled up....as indeed should ruby as he’s betting poison!!!

Last obstacle Ruby...LEGEND. Dont slag him off to much or you will be in the next Paddy Power advert. On this occasion
not his fault, horse was not jumping well.
However, would love to see his stats against other jockeys, and see the ratio of rides to last obstacle falls.

if  he  was  alot  closer to  the  winner  at  the  last  he  wouldnt  of  had  to  put  so much  pressure on the  horse  to jump the last well   shocker

His confidence has been shot by too many injuries lately, Townend has to be number 1 till Ruby starts to show more confidence, but wont happen.

age & injuries catch up with them all eventually

Footpad jumped immaculately on his 1st 3 races over fences .Ruby wasnt onboard  on any occassion.
Despite winning the Arkle he made a complete horlicks of 1 or 2.

Townend not up to job either-have U forgotten???
Keep ruby there please as he’s a joke at the minute and looks like it too!
Shot to pieces and he knows it!!!
He deserves it for all the arrogant **** he’s spouted over the years

any jockey competent at judging pace would have won on footpad in the arkle...pace completely collapsed in front of him

However, would love to see his stats against other jockeys, and see the ratio of rides to last obstacle falls.

This is from 10 years ago when the armchair jocks on here reckoned that the 'greatest jockey of all time' was at his peak.

Like Donald Trump (they probably admire him too) there will be cries of Fake News. Never believe experts or statistics.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2008/dec/04/horse-racing-jumps-falls-unseateds

kevin blake did an interesting statistical study on ruby about a year ago
well worth digging out for a read for anybody who is interested

IMO over the last 2 years I would not back him, unless I put a lay up, as I expect more times than not, to see him come down
at the last.

Im guessing most of you were Annie Power Backers

He looks bang average these days.  That's what happens with too many injuries and older age.  U cannot reverse these variables.  Better to go out at the top instead of hanging on and look like most of the other ordinary jockeys

Jesus wept

ruby 'turf' walsh

OMG hAS THIS EVER HAPPENED B4.

you just knew that was going to happen

Wtf!!

cant

approaching last-flight layers in absolute clover

He really should be calling it a day before the gets a very serious injury.

Last Flight Ruby

Thing is he did nothing wrong.

Has fallen on each of his last 4 rides

time to hang up his boots

Heart to God, , how the feck does he manage it.

Nov 10, 2018 -- 12:54PM, wondersobright wrote:

kevin blake did an interesting statistical study on ruby about a year agowell worth digging out for a read for anybody who is interested

Boycie has just said this word for word. So we now know who you are Wonders...

What a load tosh! Did nothing wrong there on Saldier!
Its jump racing!

aypee..............yep one of 3 in a short period.

"if  he  was  alot  closer to  the  winner  at  the  last  he  wouldnt  of  had  to  put  so much  pressure on the  horse  to jump the last well   shocker"

Apart from "wouldnt of" (sic), agree with that.  So often he has to go big or long (ooh missus) at the last because instead of putting the race to bed, he holds and holds and looks to win it late on or on the run-in, or so it seems.

If you are doing nothing wrong then coincidences don't happen that often. He might be the most arrogant man in the weighing room but that would dent anyone's confidence.

He had that race won. It was actually a poor ride from Mark Walsh in allowing the favourite 4-5 lengths easy lead throughout the race. He got lucky.

The jockey that keeps on giving.

Did all Mark Walsh's today in a multiple. Have to say he would've finished second there. That Saldier looks a bit of a monster. Hope the horse is ok.

After it's fall they should have kept Footpad away from Saldier. It complained like hell to Saldier and filled it with fear.

When will Mullins give the job to Bryony? Awesome there on Capeland.

If the horse can feel a confident jockey and run for them, then the reverse must be the same effect.

One more Chelters if he is in one piece...........then retirement.

Nov 10, 2018 -- 1:15PM, MJK wrote:

Nov 10, 2018 -- 12:54PM, wondersobright wrote:kevin blake did an interesting statistical study on ruby about a year agowell worth digging out for a read for anybody who is interestedBoycie has just said this word for word. So we now know who you are Wonders...

boycie ffs

It's really difficult to find any sympathy for Ruby because of his arrogance - a trait he inherited from odious Father Ted. Why any racing body would deem him suitable as an ambassador, given his oft stated contempt for punters, is a complete mystery! Willie will continue to let Ruby choose the stable's good things, but I'm not sure Rich Ricci will be as patient.

Nov 10, 2018 -- 1:35PM, wondersobright wrote:

Nov 10, 2018 --  1:15PM, MJK wrote:Nov 10, 2018 -- 12:54PM, wondersobright wrote:kevin blake did an interesting statistical study on ruby about a year agowell worth digging out for a read for anybody who is interestedBoycie has just said this word for word. So we now know who you are Wonders... boycie ffs

You're claim to fame, Boycie is a fan

In its essence kevin blakes article deduced that betwen 2009 and 2017 ruby was over twice as likely to fall at the final fence/hurdle as other established jump jockeys.
That figure became four times as likely when LEADING at the last. However blake added that without examining the details of over 37000 races he was unable to establish any reason for this phenomenon.

And FWIW
the only time i ever heard ruby express 'arrogance' or a lack of concern over us punters was when he was goaded into an argument with tv blow-hard john mcCririck on an RTE tv program I think it was.
Think RW said the plight of punters was the furthest thing from his mind.
Which is the way it should be for a top jock imo.