Katie Walsh (jockey)
Katie Walsh (born 18 December 1984)[1] is an Irish jockey who, in 2012, came third in that year's Grand National on Seabass, giving her the highest finish for a female competitor.[2][3] Walsh is the daughter of amateur jump jockey, trainer and television pundit, Ted Walsh and the sister of top class jump jockey, Ruby Walsh. To date she has ridden two winners at the Cheltenham festival.[4] She began her riding career in 2003.
On 6 April 2015, Walsh became the third woman to win the Irish Grand National riding Thunder And Roses.[5]
Personal life
Walsh married her long-time partner, the race horse trainer Ross O’Sullivan in Kildare in July 2013. Her sister-in-law is the Irish jockey Nina Carberry, who married Walsh's brother Ted Walsh Junior.
References
- ^ "Katie Walsh profile". Go racing. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
- ^ "Walsh proud of Katie's National performance". The Irish Times. 15 April 2012. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
- ^ Kelner, Martha (15 April 2012). "Katie Walsh relishing another Aintree chance". Mail on Sunday. Associated Newspapers Ltd. Retrieved 16 May 2012.
- ^ "Woman will win Gold Cup soon". Daily Mail. Retrieved 18 October 2014.
- ^ "Katie Walsh wins Irish Grand National on Thunder And Roses". BBC Sport. 7 April 2015. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
External links
- Katie Walsh at GoRacing.ie
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