Former jockey Ruby Walsh is expecting yet another dominant display for the Irish contingent at next week’s Cheltenham Festival, predicting a 19-9 Prestbury Cup victory.
Each year The Irish and British trainers battle it out for the title named after the village closest to the famous racecourse. In recent years the Festival has been dominated by those who make the trip over the Irish Sea, and one of their former stars Walsh is expecting similar this time around.
Speaking to Paddy Power, the Irishman gave a glowing prediction of his fellow countrymen. He said: “The UK will win some of the championship races, but that will paper over the cracks. To me it's a greenwash because Ireland has the majority of entries in the novice races and bumper.
