Ruby Walsh: How horse racing in Japan is so different to Europe

Ruby Walsh went to Japan for the Nakayama Grand Jump in 2013. It was the most valuable race he ever won in his career. He had to be interviewed to get a licence when he arrived in Japan. The jockeys didn't make any manoeuvres during the race. Rich Ricci won the event. He was a 40/1 shot. There was no travel allowance and no help from the Japan Racing Association. They paid for him and his horse. Ruby Walsh had a different licence. His was for one day. Willie had one for a month. In the interview they explained the rules. All the videos they showed him were of Christophe Soumillon.