Ruby Walsh
Jockey, Speaker & Panellist
Ruby Walsh, legendary jump jockey with over 2,500 wins, has transitioned into a respected racing analyst and media presenter since retiring in 2019. Known for his insightful analysis and engaging storytelling, Walsh is a sought-after speaker at various events.
Legendary Jockey Ruby Walsh is recognised as one of the most talented and successful jump racing Jockeys ever. Legendary Jockey Walsh has ridden over 2500 winners making him the third most successful jockey in British and Irish history. Born into a horse racing family Ruby showed talent from an early age winning the Irish amateur title twice, in 1996/97 (aged 18) and 1997/98, before turning professional.
In the 2004/05 season Walsh won three of the four Nationals:
To date Walsh has ridden over 2500 winners including 59 winners at the Cheltenham Festival since his first win in 1998 on Alexander Banquet. These include the 2004 Queen Mother Chase on Azertvuiop, the 2007 and 2009 Cheltenham Gold Cup on the favourite, Kauto Star and two subsequent Queen Mother successes in 2008 and 2009 on the brilliant Master Minded. In the 2004/05 season Walsh won three of the four Nationals. Legendary Jockey Walsh won the Irish Gold Cup twice and the Punchestown Gold Cup a record 7 times. Over his career Walsh has been named Irish jump jockey champion twelve times.
Since his retirement from racing in 2019, Walsh has become an esteemed media presenter, racing analyst, and Irish sporting personality. Walsh has garnered much acclaim for his racing analysis due to his in-depth racing insight and down to earth persona. Legendary jockey Walsh also regularly partners with well known betting companies such as Paddy Power and Ladbrokes.
Discussing his historic highs and lows, trophy haul and favourite horses, Walsh captures audiences as an after dinner speaker, shining a light on his experiences with the help of extensive insight and hilarious anecdotes. Not only does Walsh share his fascinating stories with audiences, he is also called upon on a regular basis to speak to aspiring sportspeople, motivating teams and offering advice on how to reach the very top of a profession. Ideal for personal appearances at product launches and meet and greets, as well as a speaker or panellist for corporate, charity and sporting events, Ruby Walsh is a must-have horse racing speaker.
To book legendary jockey Ruby Walsh for your event, contact Front Row Speakers on +353 1 485 3991 or email welcome@frontrowspeakers.com.
- Drive and Determination: Ruby shares his journey from winning his first English Grand National at the age of 20 to becoming one of the most successful jockeys in history. His stories inspire audiences to cultivate drive and determination in their own lives and careers.
- Peak Performance: Drawing from his extensive experience in competitive sports, Ruby discusses the importance of maintaining high performance levels, both mentally and physically, to achieve success.
- Overcoming Adversity: Ruby’s career wasn’t without its challenges. He talks about the setbacks and injuries he faced and how he overcame them, offering valuable lessons on resilience and perseverance.
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