Ruby Walsh hopes to make Punchestown following injury

Wednesday, 21 March 2018 16:00

Jockey Ruby Walsh is hoping to be fit again in time for Punchestown Festival after injuring his leg in a fall at Cheltenham.

The 38-year-old Irishman had only come back from nearly four months out with a broken leg before aggravating the injury when Al Boum Photo fell on the second to last fence in the RSA Chase.

Cheltenham Festival’s all-time leading rider has now been ruled out of the Grand National.

He spoke to Racing UK: "It's a very similar fracture on the inside of the original one, which has opened up.

"The prognosis could have been a lot worse and I just have to treat this as just another setback.

"I am determined to get back in the saddle for Punchestown [24-28 April] and hopefully finish the season on a high."

Listener Club

Get more with the Listener Club!

Remix Saturdays

Every Saturday evening we turn to remixes of hit songs to get you in the Saturday night party mood! Every Saturday between 5pm - 8pm
The Golden Era

The golden era of Bollywood celebrated in this weekly show full of classics taking you back in time. Every Sunday between 5pm - 7pm
Alim OnAir

Have you a question about the religious, cultural or tradition aspect of Islam? Then join Hazrat Maulana Fazal Dad in the weekly show every Friday between 8-9pm.
Bhangra Nights

Get over the Weekday blues - Every Tuesday night is party night with the best Bhangra and Urban Asian Beats. The Bhangra Show every Tuesday between 8pm-11pm