Walsh hopes to be back for Christmas

Racing : Ruby Walsh is expecting to be back in action for the busy Christmas period after dislocating his shoulder at Cheltenham…

Racing: Ruby Walsh is expecting to be back in action for the busy Christmas period after dislocating his shoulder at Cheltenham on Saturday.

The popular jockey sustained the injury following a crashing fall from the ill-fated Willyanwoody in the Club 16-24 Novices' Chase at Prestbury Park.

But his sister and agent Jennifer Walsh has confirmed there are no complications with the injury and he expects to be back in the saddle in around four to five weeks.

"He went to see his surgeon this morning," said Walsh. "He read the X-rays again and he was happy with what he saw and he will be back for Christmas.

"It is straightforward and there have been no complications."

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