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"The authentic voice of Ruby Walsh sings off every page." (19 Dec 2010) (SUNDAY TIMES IRELAND )
"A definite for the racing fans." (18 Dec 2010) (IRISH INDEPENDENT )
"His book is our best chance of getting insight into the man who has ridden more winners at the Cheltenham Festival than anyone else." (19 Dec 2010) (THE OBSERVER )
"Ruby Walsh's autobiography, 'Ruby', has the rare asset of sounding like the jockey himself." (27 Dec 2010) (THE TIMES )
"Engaging story of a jewel in ourracing crown." (11 Dec 2010) (Mark Costello IRISH FIELD )
"His searingly honest and compelling autobiography charts the incredible succes story of an immensely talented and popular force in the world of sport." (12 May 2010) (IRISH EXAMINER WEBSITE )
"A definite for the racing fans." (18 Dec 2010) (IRISH INDEPENDENT )
"His book is our best chance of getting insight into the man who has ridden more winners at the Cheltenham Festival than anyone else." (19 Dec 2010) (THE OBSERVER )
"Ruby Walsh's autobiography, 'Ruby', has the rare asset of sounding like the jockey himself." (27 Dec 2010) (THE TIMES )
"Engaging story of a jewel in ourracing crown." (11 Dec 2010) (Mark Costello IRISH FIELD )
"His searingly honest and compelling autobiography charts the incredible succes story of an immensely talented and popular force in the world of sport." (12 May 2010) (IRISH EXAMINER WEBSITE )
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Autobiography of champion jockey and much-loved sports personality Ruby Walsh.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I adore Ruby Walsh as a jockey, and this book is certainly a must-read for any NH-Fan. Walsh, so no doubt priviledged by birth, has made it to the very Top of his game, because he has talent, works hard, questions himself, but certainly also because he has the right team behind him. Its refreshing to read in the foreword that Ruby thought writing a book is just a piece of p**, which he soon found out it isnt. Personally I found it quite difficult to get "into" the story, as the style, very much like you and I would talk on the street, is a bit tiring at first; many sentences contain only a word or two, and one has to get used to this. I too enjoyed Ruby's outspoken opinions about facilies on Irish Racecourses, Fastfood, some medical treatment he received; it was great to re-live his Grand National wins. It was interesting, but strange, to read his view about chosing Kauto over Denman when the latter won the Gold Cup; I found Ruby's anger only partly understandable - he stayed loyal to Kauto Star, and you cannot ride them all. I would have loved to read more about the great horses Ruby rode, even Kauto Star, who next to Commanche Court and Hedgehunter is the most mentioned horse in the book (who else?) doesnt get have as much coverage as I would have liked to read. Big Bucks is mentioned in about two sentences, as is Master Minded, for example; but it might be naive to think that its horses that make jockeys. Ruby's view on life is no doubt very very focused, and not sentimental by a country-mile. It might be that the book is more a blokes books than one for us soft-hearted femals fans of the sport. No doubt it is a great christmas pressie if your husband or boyfriend is keen on the horses.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
National Hunt fans have been blessed to live through an era of fantastic, fit horses due to massive improvements in equine training and two sublime sportsmen - namely the indomitable AP and the sublime Ruby Walsh. Walsh comes from fine stock - his grandfather was a trainer and so is his dad, Ted (not to mention sister Katie who is also a jock!). Ruby, and his ghost writer Malachy Clerkin, really show what it is like to be a race rider - the thrills, the spills, the injuries of which poor old Ruby (who is currently nursing a broken leg after a fall at Down Royal on 6th Nov)has suffered more than most. What I liked about this book was the way Ruby talked through his big races, Papillion and Hedgehunter in the National; Kauto in the Gold Cup - what he had got right, the mistakes he had made, the horses he missed (Denman in the Gold Cup)- I really felt I was there riding along side Ruby and I've not felt that reading any other jockey's book. This is a very vibrant, honest account of a saddle artist who is at the top of his game - certainly the best book I have read by a jockey. I loved Ruby's details; the annoyance he feels when being asked to tip horses (as if he has some inside knowledge); the poor standard of Irish changing rooms and why jocks are junk food addicts - unbelievable but true!This book is a must-read for anyone interested in NH and the life of one of the all-time greats. British and Irish race courses will miss Ruby's presence whilst he is recovering from his broken leg but by buying this book you can re- live his greatest moments - lets hope he returns to the saddle soon.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am a keen follower of National Hunt racing, Ruby is my favourite jockey. I remember many of the races Ruby wrote about and it was good to hear about the races from a jockeys perspective. I would recommend this book to all racing fans.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
An honest, good read
I bought this as a gift for my racing mad other half. He took it on holiday and I didn't hear a peep out of him, as he was so engrossed. Read more
Published 4 months ago by jayb
How could anyone rate this less than 5 STAR!?
Having read A.P.McCoys biography last week, I was worried that I was going to be disappointed with this one, as it's pretty hard to compete with the most successful jump jockey of... Read more
Published 5 months ago by AngusJ
A gift for the Mother Superior
This was bought as a birthday gift for the Mother Superior, who likes a flutter on the horses. She has told me that Ruby Walsh is one of her favourite jockeys and that she is... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Bishop of Galway
Ok
An ok read. Not very revealing though. Most racing fans will know most of what's covered in the book. Read more
Published 18 months ago by El Gran Senor
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