Racing Greats - Ruby Walsh. What was it like to ride Kauto Star, Denman, Faugheen, Vautour and more

Ruby Walsh is one of the finest jockeys of his generation. In the latest edition of Racing Greats, Rishi Persad and Steve Mellish pay a visit to the great man to discuss the myriad superstars he rode during his 24 year career which included 2,756 winners.
Ruby talks about his Grand National winners Papillon and Hedgehunter, Willie Mullins superstars including Faugheen, Douvan, Vautour, Annie Power and Quevega. Before he discusses some of Paul Nicholls' all-time greats, headlined by Kauto Star, Denman, Master Minded and Big Buck's.
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[@Teckers3773]

The greatest of all time. My love for Horse Racing grew because of Ruby.

[@TLF1]

Nobody in history will ever able to hold AP MCOYS Coat Levels above everyone

[@johnsonkevin1]

​@@TLF1disagree

[@TheBLAZE6-r6r]

He’s not in the same league as AP

[@johnsonkevin1]

@@TheBLAZE6-r6r 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@michaelmulhall5007]

@@TheBLAZE6-r6rWhy McCoy belting dogs around Ludlow on a Tuesday.? Ruby another level of horseman than McCoy not in the same district as ruby

[@WilliamHickman-i4z]

Amazing Ruby’s memories of how so many races panned out and what he was thinking in each of them

[@Zaafao]

The greatest rider of all time. McCoy without doubt the greatest winner, but Ruby was sublime and in a league of his own on the big day.

[@danrocke2073]

Jesus Christ Ruby has got some memory capacity. Remembers everything. Could listen to his tales all day

[@GeorgeFreeman55]

Me too...He tells an anecdote perfectly..He doesn't pause for effect...he doesn't waffle or exaggerate...he is succinct and if he says he doesn't agree or does agree you know he is telling the truth..amazing man and thoroughly enjoyable to listen to... quickest 1 hr 45 minutes ever

[@bazza1949]

Arguably the greatest NH rider ever...I've seen the best since the 60s and Ruby is the best in my opinion.

[@tonykavanagh4850]

the greatest of them all. thought master minded didnt get as much plaudits as maybe his performances deserved.

[@ashadawg_1707]

unbelievable video, would absolutely love to see an AP version of this. such a joy to watch and listen to!

[@Scania370]

Loved Kauto, loved watching Ruby ride. The ultimate jockey and horseman.

[@maysonic1213]

fantastic from Ruby great insight and to me the Best Jockey i have seen

[@hilarybrandon9372]

Thank you Ruby for showing us the great insight into a stellar career in the saddle. IM a total Kauto Star fan winning 5 king George's was absolutely magnificent Im so glad that Kauto was at the top of the list😊

[@CJ2727]

Legend. Even though he’s losing his hair, he looks younger then when he was riding! Less stress no doubt, Absolute legend.

[@CjWard-c5c]

What an interview the way he is able to bring you through the races like you’re reliving them again a racing great there will never be another ruby!

[@alexcull9379]

Along with John Francome brilliant horseman

[@frconvey]

Absolutely brilliant piece this 👏 ... MORE of this kind of thing .. mccoy Geraghty Johnson doing something like this would be great to see

[@williamcb78]

HERE HERE

[@waynegrow4141]

Any time I met Ruby at the races he was always very obliging with requests for autographs and photos. Very generous.

[@russellmurby6594]

Best Jockey ever over the Jumps

[@suemaher5282]

The best ive ever seen and my sporting hero. Ruby Walsh u gave us some great memories thankyou

[@paulrichards6894]

francome probably the only jockey who is comparable to ruby.........but ruby was the tops

[@JonJonJonJonJonJonJonJon]

Brilliant jockey. Top of the game at the top of the game. National hunt is DEAD. Complete reform needed. 4 runner G1s with long odds on favs. It’s impossible to care about. Starts in November and doesn’t mean anything until Mid March at chelt. Where now there fields are small field matchups between Eng and IRE. And England doesnt couldn’t. England won’t get 5 on the board in 2024. Nonsense game.

[@hwjb01]

His memory is freakish.

[@douglasdalziel6346]

I'm curious had Ruby heard the kauto star song

[@suemaher5282]

I bet he has Douglas as the song says " We will never see the likes of Ruby Walsh and Kauto Star" love that song fitting tribute to horse and jockey

[@garybnlr]

A legend of the sport . No more words need said..... so wonders for the sport and has knowledge of it that is second to none....... Ruby the great

[@kitten6062]

Great interview, he's nearly as entertaining as his dad Ted.😅 best jockey of last 25 years. Thanks Ruby

[@Vincentfox1]

Top man Ruby , just lovely to get his insight🎉

[@peterhodge570]

Rupert has to be one of the greatest ( the Steve Cauthen of the jumps ) for me

[@BitcoinMoney8]

Well that was brilliant

[@WESSERPARAQUAT]

Ruby is not as wooden when he is the one being interviewed he kinda comes alive then , he keeps his wooden as a board routine when he is doing the punditry or interviewing someone sack him! useless shouldn't be on any tv

[@conormccaffrey3190]

Fantasic Interview. Ruby in my opinion, is THY greatest Jump Jockey of all time, well my lifetime anyhow.

[@whodouthinkuare]

You cant make a doc this good and not do one on Russell and Carberry.

[@suemaher5282]

There is a great one with Paul Carberry really worth seeing. He is like Ruby and great to hear him talk about his rides and the horses

[@whodouthinkuare]

@@suemaher5282 i think i seen that one

[@sidneygreen9120]

Rupert was absolutely fantastic and did me plenty of favors, but i miss AP with a passion i just had so many winners 🏆 with that man 👍😉

[@mikesnooker1476]

I’m glad I grew up watching NH Hunt racing when Ruby, AP, and Barry were the pinnacle of the sport winning the best races on the best horses. NH Hunt racing is dead these days, get the odd race with a bit of enjoyment at the festival now and then and I’m only 27yo! but the early noughties, some of my first memories of watching racing at 6/7 years old, through to I’d say about 2019/20 is the pinnacle of national hunt racing as we know it. Many will disagree I’m sure. Ruby is a great man, just like AP and Barry, tells a great story like your riding the horses yourself! Miss those 3 a bunch!

[@TLF1]

AP MCCOY thr greatest Ever Jockey nobody comes close to Ap . Everyone said it even Ruby Getaghy and everyone else said AP the Greatest Jockey Ever.

[@johnsonkevin1]

​@@TLF1disagree

[@TLF1]

@@johnsonkevin1 GOAT AP MCCOY MANY MANY MANY MANY MORE WINNERS THAN EVERYONE ELSE IN HISTORY STATS DONT LIE . IM FOLLOWING IT LONG ENOUGH TO KNOW AP IS THE GRWATEST EVER IN PAST PRESENT AND EVER WILL BE ALMOST 4 1/2 THOUSAND WINNERS. WON EVERUTHING END OF STORY THE GREATEST EVER AP.

[@johnsonkevin1]

@@TLF1 If that is what you base your theory on, then best of luck to you. I won't waste my time if that is all you have.

[@TLF1]

@@johnsonkevin1 Its the ONLY WAY Ti know whos the Greatest. GREATEST OVER GENERATIONS IS THE TEST OF GREATEST. GREATEST OCER LONGEVITY IS EXACTLY WHAT SEPERATES EVERYONE IN ALL SPORTS. isnt it kid.

[@GeorgeFreeman55]

Named my daughter after Ruby...and my son after Henry Hill the gangster...my daughter isnt as yet an horse racing fan.. however my son aged 9 has already started playing poker all night and running protection rackets at the shops near the school...i took him to task but he just said "As far back as i can remember i always wanted to be a gangster" bloody kids.

[@suemaher5282]

Very gd

[@Martin.Lewis..]

By far the greatest in the past 25 years! And if some tool pipes up and tells me that AP was better then be very prepared to be schooled by me.. #knowledgeispower #BUCKETLOADS

[@paulrichards6894]

ruby different class to AP

[@suemaher5282]

Totally agree Martin

[@michaelmulhall5007]

Another level of horseman than anything we have ever seen rupert Walsh

[@mrbigshot1986]

IMHO geraghty was the best - just look at his record in big races and try to think of how many mistakes he made….

[@paulrichards6894]

@@mrbigshot1986 he was good but ruby better

[@peterj.farnsworth2606]

Only one word: BRILLANT!

[@neilhamilton5951]

Ruby walsh is the greatest jump jockey that ever lived he was a guineas lol😂😂😂😂

[@TomLeach-dd8cl]

Ruby is the greatest racing pundits of his generation thou

[@bigj9324]

Best jumps jockey ever hands down.

[@kenniettacoward4326]

My #1 jump jockey the master

[@charlieshakespeare1886]

Great interview

[@SpencerStaunton]

arkle,crisp and denman all heart and ability

[@stephenholmes1036]

Any chance of someone interviewing Ron Barry?

[@mickharrison9004]

He was certainly the best at jumping off horses ,and the worst ever deception was his first jump off Annie power ,at final fence on the horse whilst 20 lengths clear ,because 3 previous favs had won Cheltenham that day millions was running on to Annie ,it was documented bookies stood to lose 40 million if ,Annie power had won so hence big brown envelope headed there way ,and the amazing roars as Annie power headed for the last fence clear ,turned to equally loud gasps as he jumped off it ,to be followed by silence .

[@johnsonkevin1]

What a load of absolute crap. Clueless comment

[@peterhodge570]

👨‍💻💩

[@seanscanlon9067]

@mickharrison9004 - Yeah because jockeys like Ruby definitely think it is better to risk potential permanent injury or even death, rather than win one of the most coveted races at the Cheltenham Festival. I am feeling second hand embarrassment for you after such a ridiculous post like that! Have a bit of a think about this one and see if you can come up with a safer and more sensible way of throwing an NH race, rather than jumping off the horse at 35mph when clear at the last. Why would you even ride the horse to be in that position to do it that way, when there are 101 other better ways to do it? Oh and you have heard of Graham Lee, right?

[@suemaher5282]

@@seanscanlon9067 Sean don't talk common sense to someone who hasn't a clue.

[@RobertThomson-eu4gq]

That’s absolute nonsense. Would you risk jumping off a horse going 40mph, I don’t think so! Can clearly see she was going too fast approaching the last, she was lit up and too free. Ruby in my opinion was the best jockey, sure AP was good and one loads of titles but look at how many horses he was riding to achieve that compared to Ruby. On the big race days Ruby outclassed him and in particular at Cheltenham he was in a different league to the other jockeys

[@williamcb78]

Great watch guys ! 🎉

[@mariafitzgibbon4342]

So blessed to have Ruby .

[@janetmarshall7171]

Mr, Walsh is truly, a great man!! What more can you ask for in someone like his self!!😊😊😊

[@Martin.Lewis..]

Well said Frankelforever14 👍

[@vikumsenanayake3245]

Hahahahahahaaa

[@NigelFarage2016]

Still thought AP was a better jockey overall, but never the less still one of the all-time greats

[@jcartist835]

The Real General

[@radleysmith7528]

Doug Barrott was the pilot punters wanted to see , Ryan would have given Ruby a clout or two

[@patrickkearney4352]

i really really enjoyed that could you not stick in a few more adverts

[@davidprobert168]

I like him a lot but very arrogant rude

[@suemaher5282]

I spoke to him at Cheltenham he was a gentleman

[@johnastbury8377]

I was by the water jump at Stratford!!!

[@fenway7794]

No words 💥💯💥👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@JackBurton-w7x]

A real legend

[@Ironsmiler]

Such a shame that a marvellous jockey like Ruby's most famous ride is the Annie Power fall.

[@johnsonkevin1]

It really is not

[@Ironsmiler]

@@johnsonkevin1 speak for yourself?

[@johnsonkevin1]

@@Ironsmiler He has hundreds of Grade 1 victories. Any of those.

[@Ironsmiler]

@@johnsonkevin1 You honestly think some egg and spoon Grade 1 is more memorable than falling off Annie Power and saving the Books millions?

[@johnsonkevin1]

@@Ironsmiler egg and spoon Grade 1. Strange comment

[@donnacha1852]

The best to ever do it 🙌

[@TomLeach-dd8cl]

Sir AP mccoy is the greatest of all time .

[@colinlawlor8287]

No

[@alanread4763]

No wonder he became a bookmakers ambassador. He could dismount better than John Waynes stuntman!!

[@johnsonkevin1]

Uneducated comment.

[@johnmcintyre800]

You never sat on a horse

[@SarahRichardson-x2g]

Ah then again the horse he was on belong to rich richie me nanny would winning on ruby used to sulk when not on the favourite and will still denie it to this day Annie power wasent fixed 😅 same lad can't be any closer to paddy power these days anything with advertising ruby will be in it and he's ambassador for paddy the best freinds they be no such thing as paddy power bookies if Annie power had winning the whole country and England had the treble first won then the fairy man himself ruby put and end to paddy's losses 💯 but why not just admitt it your reitired boy atleast admitt it 😅

[@IanParker-q5n]

English please.

[@Martin.Lewis..]

You on benefits?

[@MultiLiverpool1]

Donkey 🫏

[@suemaher5282]

What Rubbish. U ever tried jumping off a galloping horse it would be suicide. U should try it if u think it would enter a jockeys head u would soon change your mind. He had rode alot of winners before Richie came along including 2 Grand Nationals 5 King George's and 4 at Haydock I could go on........

[@radleysmith7528]

There's sites for that kind of behaviour, honest kind of grinder material discussed here@@Martin.Lewis..