Walsh takes coveted jockeys' title

Ruby Walsh secured the festival jockeys' title for the first time when he rode three winners at the three-day spectacular to …

Ruby Walsh secured the festival jockeys' title for the first time when he rode three winners at the three-day spectacular to clinch the Daily Telegraph-sponsored award.

Walsh's wins came with Azertyuiop (Queen Mother Champion Chase) on Wednesday and with a double yesterday on St Pirran (Grand Annual Challenge Cup) and Sporazene (Vincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle).

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