Ruby Walsh has stepped down as number one jockey to former champion trainer Paul Nicholls. Grand National-winning rider Daryl Jacob has been promoted to the top position at Nicholls' Ditcheat yard.

Ruby Walsh confirms that he has parted company with trainer Paul Nicholls due to the constant travelling and being away from his family. Irish jockey Ruby Walsh has confirmed that he has parted ...

Ruby Walsh has stepped down as number one jockey to former champion trainer Paul Nicholls. Grand National-winning rider Daryl Jacob has been promoted to the top position at Nicholls's Ditcheat yard.

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Nicholls said: ‘Daryl (Jacob) takes over as the number one, and I am as delighted for him as I am sad to see Ruby go; Daryl has earned his chance. ‘Myself and Ruby have been chatting for the past ...

The Irish star wants to spend more time with his wife and two children and has decided to put his family first ahead of the former champion trainer. The decision to stop flying over for midweek ...