‘He is definitely an each-way poke’ – Ruby Walsh eyes up 12-1 Triumph Hurdle tip

Ruby Walsh was one of the greatest jockeys to ever grace the game but he is also an extremely good pundit and horse racing expert. When he speaks, you listen. Walsh isn’t afraid to form an opinion and it has to be interesting that he has put up a 12-1 shot for the Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in a couple of month’s time via the Paddy Power Podcast. Given Willie Mullins always runs several in the race, it’s interesting that he fancies one from another yard.

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Ruby Quotes

“All will become clear after the Dublin Racing Festival but you want to get in first for a bit of value and I thought the one that won in Punchestown last Monday that Sean O’Keeffe rode called Highwind has a chance.

“He did so much wrong – he never jumped a hurdle, he was keen, he was up, he was back, he was in, he was out and he still showed a serious turn of foot to put the race to bed.

“Went to refuse the last, landed out on his head, they landed beside him and he was gone again going to the winning post. I’d say for natural talent at a double-figure price, he was definitely an each-way poke.

“Kargese can race keen and over 2m 1f in the Triumph Hurdle – that can be hard. The race is on Cheltenham Gold Cup day. a big crowd and lots of noise. Trying to switch one ‘off’ on Gold Cup day now is pretty tricky.

“I’m not sure what Willie’s best chance is. We’re closing in on the Spring Juvenile and that will put a different picture on it. But looking at the form and looking for the scope in improvement for horses, Highwind at the prices seems the pick.

“He’s double the price of Storm Heart. I know Storm Heart was more professional at Punchestown, but you’re getting double the price for a horse that has loads of scope for improvement.”

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