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Ruby Walsh: I wouldn't have come out of retirement like Davy Russell

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Ruby Walsh wouldn't have come out of retirement like Davy Russell. Davi Russell returns to the saddle at Fairyhouse on Saturday for trainer Gordon Elliott.

Ruby Walsh retired from jockeying after riding Kemboy to victory in the 2019 Punchestown Gold Cup. Patrick Kennelly asked Ruby if he would have come out of retirement like Davy Russell if Willie Mullins lost Paul Townend to a similar injury.

Ruby Walsh wouldn't have come out of retirement like Davy Russell. Ruby didn't tell Willie that she was thinking of retiring. Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle starts at Punchestown 12.10 on Sunday. NAPs Table of horse racing tips across the UK and Ireland. Paddy Power News has the latest horse race betting news.

Ruby Walsh wouldn't have come out of retirement like Davy Russell. Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle starts at Punchestown 12.10 on Sunday.

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