RUBY WALSH = RESPECT

Well said Norn Iron.

I have the utmost respect for Ruby and would rank him the best I've ever seen.

Slickster is on the racing forum claiming Ruby is deliberately falling at the last because he does some work for Paddy Power,incredibly a host of other posters agree with him.

He has had a few last hurdle falls,its been discussed and discussed and it has to prey on his mind.
He will certainly be thinking about it every time he comes down to the last,I'm afraid it will become psychological.

I am sorry men but how on earth is being a jockey one of the toughest jobs??

Yes there is the risk element when getting on a horse but jesus you must all have led some sheltered life if you think being a jockey is one of the toughest jobs, most of these jockeys dreamed about doing this job just like footballers dreamed growing up of playing for top teams etc............

It is the job they wanted growing up is nowhere near one of the toughest jobs

Different day same old rubbish from wildmanfromborneo

Yes being a jockey is a lot harder than let's say a fisherman out on the Bering Sea up for days on end without any sleep (as an example)


To sate the blood lust of Stewards and Premier Fantasy all jockeys should get a card when the inevitable outrageous sentence is handed down it is entered on his card,he can serve the sentence when he likes so when injury calls he then ticks of the days.


More rubbish as per normal from the man who doesn't believe they should be punished for cocaine and other recreational drug use

This is the worst of all,he will be lectured by a group of gin sodden unthinking gentlemen


Never knew you where a steward

Tell The King are the Daily Mail defenders of jockeys?


No they should be locked up in a padded cell, I would say that's where he got the comparison from

You incapable of ever posting anything different?? Same rubbish again

You in your post of 10:30 where the first to have a dig, claiming I slag off jockeys when my selections lose something I guarantee you cannot prove but hey ho have you ever posted factual proof about anything you've claimed / posted on here??

Also saying I want them to get outrageous sentences for their offences again rubbish

Surprised your band of merry men have not come along to defend your garbage yet

The old mantra about injury being part and parcel of the sport trotted out again but its not reflected in their remuneration.

Formula 1 drivers accepted danger as part and parcel of their sport but they got paid millions because of this,even when the danger was all but eliminated they still got their millions.

On what basis do you say " many jockeys are of limited intelligence " I'm almost waiting for the midget jibe.

If what you say is true it makes it all the worse,people ganging up on others of limited intelligence.

I accept your point about sponsorship in Formula 1 but still think jockeys should use the danger as a bargaining tool for proper pay and conditions.

There still is the old style trainers idea that jockeys are vermin to be shouted at and abused,its flourishing on here,calls for six month bans,calls for apprentices to be banned for an injudicious ride.

Does anyone remember the way Alan Merrigan was treated?

Widman who takes a blind bit of notice of anything said on here? As far as I can see jockeys are still largely revered on course by the paying patrons. Instances of punters volleying abuse directly at them are certainly few and far between them in any event.

What pay level do you suggest? They get about 150 per ride after deductions. There is prize money, sponsorship, retainers occasionally and "presents" after that. They also get paid for riding out in the morning if they so choose.

Any person thats worthy of being called a jockey is deriving at least a decent living out of racing. Any increases would have to be paid for by the owners.

O'Brien always comes across as Pope John Paul V on tv. A very eye opening insight provided....

PREMIER THE REASON I SAID IN TOUGHEST = VERY FEW JOBS HAVE THE AMBULANCES FOLLOWING YOU AROUND AT WORK EVERY DAY  ?
FOOTBALLERS ARE BIGGEST OVERPAID PRIMA DONNAS IVE EVER COME ACCROSS

LOOK AT WAGES =WAYNE ROONEY APROX 250000£ WEEK (IM MANU SUPPORTER BUT THAT IS DISGRACE ) PLAYERS LIKE RAHEEM  STERLING LOOKING CRAZY £ WHEN THEY NOT CLOSE BEING WORLD CLASS .

BUT ITS CLUBS FAULT AS FIRST CLUB THAT STARTS PAYING BONUSESS ON WINNING AS APPOSED TO GETTING SAME AMMOUNT FOR LOSING IMO WOULD GET BETTER EFFORT FROM OVERPAID PLAYERS?

FOOTBALLERS ROLL ABOUT FEIGNING INJURIES  WHEN RUGBY CARRIES ON AS THE PLAYERS GET TREATED

ANYWAY EVERYONE IS ENTITLED TO THERE OPINION  JUST THINK RUBY (WHO I CANT GET ON WINNER) GETS LOT STICK ETC BUT DEFINITLY EARNED LOT RESPECT BY HIS ACTIONS

RANT OVER  GOOD LUCK PUNTERS /MY 123 LORD WINDERMERE/FIRST LIEUTENANT/ROCKY CREEK

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GET WELL SOON ROBBIE MCNAMARA

No doubt when the dust has settled some imbicile will be "having a word" with Ruby on basis that is not authorised to be a flag waver , he is purely there to ride horses , and should "know his place" . Opportunity to raise money via fine process .

Dont know the exact circumstances on Ruby's involvement in what happened , no doubt the media will get a story out of it somewhere along the line , but fair play to Ruby for "helping out" --I assume it was proper thing to do .

I haven't read that but it doesn't sound very plausible. What would the reason for voiding be?

Seemingly there was no room to go around the Canal turn as the fence is railed so you have to either jump or refuse and Ruby is supposed to have suggested and help move the rail (with the help of the Officials) at the fence so they could get around it.

RUBY WALSH was a hero in an unexpected role in the Crabbie's Grand National as he did his bit to help prevent the race having to be stopped.


The jockey, who has won the National twice, was on Ballycasey, who was brought down at the Canal Turn first time round along with Balthazar King, who suffered a rib injury and needed veterinary attention.

That meant the fence could not be jumped on the second circuit, which raised fears the race would have to be declared void as the field could not get round the obstacle.

Racing Post race-reader Darren Owen, who was commentating on the race for BBC Radio 5 live from a box overlooking the Canal Turn, reported: "It's a dead end, that's where they corral the loose horses. There's no bypass, as such.

"Ruby picked up the plastic running-rail and removed it to create the bypass around the Canal Turn. There were officials there too, but he got his hands dirty and showed a bit of initiative.

"Then he got the tape out to put in front of the fence and took the checkered flag from one of the officials and went between the Foinavon fence and the Canal Turn."

Walsh, whose picture waving the flag proved popular on social media, said: "I was down there and decided to give a hand. I was wearing pink so there was every chance they would see me. I would have done the same at home."