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 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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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 ...

Paul Nicholls has confirmed Ruby Walsh will ride Kauto Star in Saturday's Betfair Chase at Haydock, leaving Daryl Jacob to partner Master Minded at Ascot. Wed 16 Nov 2011 at 11:05 Both horses are ...

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 ...