Being one of the most recognisable figures in horse racing, some may be wondering what the Ruby Walsh net worth is, so read on to see all you need to know about the former jockey.
Who Is Ruby Walsh?
Ruby Walsh is a former National Hunt jockey and was widely regarded as one of the best of all time, holding the record for the most Cheltenham Festival wins ever with 59 to his name. He won top jockey at the week long meeting 11 times during his 24 years riding.
Walsh is actually the third most successful jumps jockey in the history of British and Irish racing behind AP McCoy and Richard Johnson, accumulating 2756 wins in his career.
Being so talented in the saddle, Walsh was able to ride regularly throughout his career for highly-respected trainers such as Paul Nicholls and Willie Mullins.
He also had a strong relationship with Rich Ricci, riding some of the popular owner’s best horses including Annie Power, Faugheen and Vautor. However, one of Walsh’s most agonising moments as a jockey was when Annie Power fell at the final hurdle in the 2015 Mares Hurdle at Cheltenham when looking like the winner (see below).
The Irishman won the Grand National at Aintree in 2000 on his first attempt, aged 20. He guided Papillon to glory, a horse trained by his father and they had further family success together when winning the Irish Grand National in the same year with Commanche Court.
Walsh also still holds some of the best Grand National records amongst jockeys, winning the race twice in 2000 and 2005, and finishing second, third and fourth (x2) in 2006, 2009 and 2001/2002 respectively.
The Ruby Walsh net worth being so high should not come to a surprise to many considering the countless honours that the popular figure won during his time as a jockey.
WATCH: Annie Power Falls In 2015 Mares Hurdle Under Ruby Walsh
🏇 Good morning to everyone except those who say Ruby Walsh was to blame for ANNIE POWER falling in the Mares Hurdle.pic.twitter.com/PjQW5P6K0g
— Road To Cheltenham (@RoadCheltenham) September 22, 2023
Ruby Walsh Net Worth
According to a report in 2020, the Ruby Walsh Net Worth stands at over £1.5million, with €24,5million in prize money won for his rides since 2008.
Being one of the most successful of all time in the saddle, Walsh was always destined to be involved with horses long after he stopped riding professionally. See further down the page to find out what he gets up to now.
Also see the Net Worths of Gordon Elliott, Willie Mullins, Nicky Henderson and Paul Nicholls on the site by hovering above and clicking their names.
Ruby Walsh Bio
- Full Name: Rupert “Ruby” Walsh
- Age & DOB: 14 May 1979 (age 44)
- Net Worth: £1.5m+
- Place of Birth: Kill, County Kildare, Ireland
- Career Wins: 2756
What Does Ruby Walsh Do Now?
Walsh can now be regularly found dissecting races and giving analysis on the ITV Racing panel most weekends. He is joined by other on the show including Adele Mulrennan, Meg Nicholls and Leonna Mayor, who were all recently voted as some of the worlds sexiest female jockeys.
As well as his ITV Racing gig, Walsh also works for Racing TV and RTE covering Irish racing when he’s not over in Britain for his ITV duties.
Every Cheltenham Festival Winner For Record Breaking Ruby Walsh (59)
1998
- Champion Bumper – Alexander Banquet
2002
- Mildmay of Flete Handicap Chase – Blowing Wind
2003
- Arkle Challenge Trophy – Azertyuiop
2004
- Queen Mother Champion Chase – Azertyuiop
- Grand Annual Chase – St Pirran
- County Hurdle – Sporazene
2005
- Champion Bumper – Missed That
- Daily Telegraph Chase – Thisthatandtother
2006
- Supreme Novices’ Hurdle – Noland
- William Hill Trophy – Dun Doire
- County Hurdle – Desert Quest
2007
- Royal & SunAlliance Chase – Denman
- Ryanair Chase – Taranis
- Cheltenham Gold Cup – Kauto Star
2008
- Queen Mother Champion Chase – Master Minded
- Ballymore Properties Novices’ Hurdle – Fiveforthree
- Triumph Hurdle – Celestial Halo
2009
- David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle – Quevega
- Queen Mother Champion Chase – Master Minded
- World Hurdle – Big Buck’s
- Ballymore Properties Novices’ Hurdle – Mikael d’Haguenet
- RSA Chase – Cooldine
- Vincent O’Brien County Handicap Hurdle – American Trilogy
- Cheltenham Gold Cup – Kauto Star
2010
- David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle – Quevega
- Fred Winter Juvenile Novices’ Handicap Hurdle – Sanctuaire
- World Hurdle – Big Buck’s
2011
- Stan James Supreme Novices’ Hurdle – Al Ferof
- Stan James Champion Hurdle – Hurricane Fly
- David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle – Quevega
- World Hurdle – Big Buck’s
- Vincent O’Brien County Handicap Hurdle – Final Approach
2012
- World Hurdle – Big Buck’s
- David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle – Quevega
2013
- Stan James Supreme Novices’ Hurdle – Champagne Fever
- Stan James Champion Hurdle – Hurricane Fly
- David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle – Quevega
- Champion Bumper – Briar Hill
2014
- Supreme Novices’ Hurdle – Vautour
- David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle – Quevega
- Neptune Investment Management Novices’ Hurdle – Faugheen
2015
- Supreme Novices’ Hurdle – Douvan
- Arkle Challenge Trophy – Un de Sceaux
- Champion Hurdle – Faugheen
- JLT Novices’ Chase – Vautour
2016
- Arkle Challenge Trophy – Douvan
- Champion Hurdle – Annie Power
- David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle – Vroum Vroum Mag
- Baring Bingham Novices’ Hurdle – Yorkhill
- JLT Novices’ Chase – Black Hercules
- Ryanair Chase – Vautour
- Dawn Run Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle – Limini
2017
- JLT Novices’ Chase – Yorkhill
- Ryanair Chase – Un de Sceaux
- Stayers’ Hurdle – Nichols Canyon
- Dawn Run Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle – Let’s Dance
2018
- Arkle Challenge Trophy- Footpad
- David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle – Benie Des Dieux
2019
- Supreme Novices’ Hurdle – Klassical Dream
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