"Something's going to happen here" Ted and Ruby Walsh re-tell the story of Papillon's Grand National

[@mcculloch29]

If you want something to warm your heart, and bring tears to your eyes, listen to the emotion in Ted Walsh’s voice as he talks about Ruby winning the National. Ted, you angel. Thank you for really letting us feel how much it meant to you. What a wonderful story it is, and what a timely reminder that the National really is the greatest race. Racing is stories. The three-time winner trained behind a car showroom. The jockey who beat cancer. A horse bought cheaply still unbroken by a trainer stays in his yard through the generosity of a kind owner who had a soft spot for the trainer’s talented young son, and fate intervenes to give him the ride in the National. Led up by his sister, he is led in by his sister half-an-hour later in triumph. It’s a real family effort. It truly is a dream come true. Thanks for the reminder.

[@kathleenkeane4364]

I have been following racing for many moons, I have seen amazing jockeys win races world wide , but the one jockey that heads above the lot is Ruby Walsh , the huge smile always, doesn't matter how big an event, or small ,he appreciated every ride , a joy to watch , I watch some jockeys win now a days and they can't even smile or acknowledge the crowd, they should all take a lesson from Ruby, Thanks to the Walsh family, Irelands treasure, God Bless ye❤❤

[@Pompey_blue]

Great day, great memories. If only the national was still this good

[@FBICPS]

I was there, travelled up from London that day, backed it the week before at 40/1, massive win for Ireland and for the Walsh family. Life is made up of great memories like this.

[@tabathasmith7938]

Brilliant. Ted Walsh is a gentleman . What a family 🤩

[@janetmarshall7171]

This trip down memory lane was a great experience for a young Ruby Walsh And The Great Papillion!!❤

[@garymckeon5410]

brilliant story , i backed mely moss and kinda glad i lost now listening to this lol

[@biffotheclown]

Ted is a character

[@James-b7p2k]

When the race was a great race

[@michaeljohnson5365]

Red Rum saved the Aintree racecourse from being bulldozed in 1974

[@whichypoohs]

I recall Ted Walsh being pretty mean when the groom of Inlis Drever (?) was given airtime.

[@SalimMeah]

Meetingofthewaters every chance been backed from 66/1 into 8/1 3:48

[@SalimMeah]

Meetingofthewaters every chance been backed from 66/1 into 8/1

[@paulbest2203]

Panda boy ,Janadil

[@michaeljohnson5365]

I think a outsider will win this year Heavy ground 34 runners i think Mac Tottie as a chance

[@SalimMeah]

Meetingofthewaters every chance been backed from 66/1 into 8/1

[@John-ed2wj]

Bore off 🤡

[@SalimMeah]

Meetingofthewaters every chance been backed from 66/1 into 8/1