An inside look at how Ruby Walsh prepares for the Arc

Newmarket’s card for this Saturday is headlined by the Group 2 Joel Stakes, a key prep race for the Derby. Outside of that, Newmarket only has a big-field two-year-old sales race to support its feature, and the rest of the card is run-of-the-mill stuff. Southwest of London, Ascot has a pair of Group 3s which are numerically well supported, a big-field heritage handicap and a decent listed fillies’ race, but it lacks the feature race which Newmarket has.

1. What is the main feature race at Newmarket?

The main feature race at Newmarket is the Arc, which is considered to be the Grand Prix of horse racing. So, why is there a gridlock when it comes to Ruby Walsh’s news? It could be due to a number of factors. Firstly, the Arc is a very prestigious race and Ruby Walsh is a very successful jockey. He has won the Arc three times, so his news is bound to generate a lot of interest. Secondly, the Arc is run over a very long distance (2,400 meters) and is therefore a very demanding race. This makes it all the more impressive when a jockey like Ruby Walsh is able to win it.

2. What is the main feature race at Ascot?

The news on Ruby Walsh is quite interesting. The Arc is as close as we have to a Grand Prix, so it is understandable why there would be a bit of gridlock. However, the main feature race at Ascot is the Gold Cup. This is a bit more surprising, as the Arc is typically the more prestigious race. Nevertheless, it is clear that Walsh is a very talented rider and is capable of winning either race.

3. How does Ascot’s card compare to Newmarket’s in terms of overall quality?

As we all know, the Grand Prix is the most prestigious horse racing event in the world. So, when news broke that Ruby Walsh would be missing the Arc de Triomphe due to a gridlock, many were wondering why.

The Arc is, after all, as close as we have to a Grand Prix. It is the richest turf race in Europe with a purse of €5 million. So, why the gridlock?

Well, it turns out that Ascot’s card actually compares quite favorably to Newmarket’s in terms of overall quality. In fact, many experts believe that Ascot is actually the better of the two.

Quick Summary

No, the plan was not to fill every minute of the day with a race so people in the British Isles forgot Longchamp is on. However, it is possible that the 43 races at 6 venues today may have been too many and that some people may have forgotten about the Longchamp race.