Posts Tagged: Pat Taaffe
Fred Winter Juvenile Novices’ Handicap Hurdle – Congratulations Ruby Walsh! – Distance: 2 miles 110 yards – Winning Time: 3:55.6
After what can only be described as a disastrous race day for Ruby Walsh, there is finally some cause for celebration. Walsh rode to victory on Nicholls-trained Sanctuaire; a win which has earned him the title of most successful Cheltenham Festival jockey of all time…
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David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle – Distance: 2 miles, 4 furlongs – Winning Time: 4:45.2
The Mares’ Hurdle may not be the most anticipated event of the Cheltenham Festival, but Quevega’s win was doubly reason for celebration. Not only did the six-year-old manage to repeat her winning performance from 2009, but she also propelled jockey Ruby…
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Speed Loves Company – Kauto Star To Join Triple Gold Cup Winners?
With the Cheltenham Festival only days away, the tension surrounding the totesport Gold Cup in becoming increasingly unbearable. All eyes, it seems, are on previous Gold Cup winner Kauto Star who is fighting for the honour to join the small circle of triple Gold Cup winners…
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Ruby’s Record – What Walsh Has Riding On Cheltenham
Winning one or more events at the Cheltenham Festival is a career high for any jockey; however Ruby Walsh will be approaching this year’s Festival with even more fighting spirit than usual. Walsh stands to become the jockey with the most wins at the Cheltenham Festival in history…
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