By Abby Rugg

RUBY Walsh has once again chosen Hurricane Fly over Zarkandar in the Stan James Champion Hurdle – but it hasn’t been a concern for Paul Nicholls.

We all know Ruby is a world-class jockey and his loyalty to the horses never goes unnoticed.

I will always remember his decision between Kauto Star and Denman in the 2008 Cheltenham Gold Cup – so much speculation surrounded his choice and I even asked him which horse he would pick during a previous meeting at the Gloucester racecourse.

His answer: “I would like to know myself!”

Walsh is the stable jockey to both Nicholls and Willie Mullins and he previously rode Hurricane Fly in the last Champion Hurdle.

He finished third, with Zarkandar fifth, but both Nicholls and Mullins believe their entries are different horses this time round.
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Daryl Jacob is to take over Zarkandar but Nicholls doesn’t look at it as Ruby deserting the yard.

The trainer has enjoyed an unbeaten run with Zarkandar, who is one of three fighting for the position as second favourite in the race.

The Cheltenham Festival isn’t far away now. I find myself checking news updates everyday now and I have always thought it’s the best week’s racing.

Hurricane Fly and Zarkandar will battle it out on the track and I am sure the result will be better than last year for them both.

But do you think Walsh’s decision is the right one? Or should he have chosen Nicholls’ Zarkander?

By Abby Rugg

RACING’S past may soon be re-lived thanks to the creation of a national heritage centre.

The building of Home of Horseracing National Heritage Centre – which will cost £14.3 million – was approved by members of the Forest Heath District Council on Thursday.

Subject to the final piece of funding, the creation in Newmarket’s High Street has been described as a tourist destination for UK and International visitors.

It is estimated 40,000 to 50,000 visitors could flock to the centre every year, bringing in £1.8m a year to the town.

The centre, which could open in 2015, will include new galleries in the Palace House stables and Trainer’s House as well as a temporary exhibition gallery, a larger library and educational facilities.

Horses would be allowed to be shown for the first time because the site’s Rothschild Yard will be restored as a flagship home for the Retraining of Racehorses charity.

It certainly is a great scheme for horse racing. I think it will give the sport a boost and attract people of all ages, which may even inspire a generation.

It isn’t every day you hear of these schemes go on for racing, and that it why I have decided to write about it for my weekly blog.

More encouragement needs to be given to projects like this, not just for racing but for all sports.

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A FATAL fall by Darlan shocked the racing world on Monday.

At the final hurdle of the Champion Hurdle trial in Doncaster, Darlan tumbled over the final hurdle, launching jockey Tony McCoy and himself into the ground.

Sadly, the error proved fatal.

When I heard the news of the accident, I was at work. (I am a reporter for my local paper). I opened Twitter to see what the latest news was in my local area and was shocked to see heart-felt messages fill my timeline about Darlan.

After scrolling through them, I realised how loved the Nicky Henderson trained horse was: the potential which he had was immense and he was definitely admired by a lot of followers.

Darlan, winner of the Grade 1 Christmas Hurdle at Kempton, had been the second favourite for the Champion Hurdle and he raced well against Rock On Ruby during the 32Red Hurdle on Monday.
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McCoy travelled well behind the leader and looked ready for a gusty finish. But Darlan stepped at the hurdle and fell. The result was inevitable.

McCoy even stepped down for the rest of the day.

Rock On Ruby did pull off a gritty win, but it was – and still is – overshadowed by Darlan’s death.

Harry Fry’s horse did well to get ahead of Countrywide Flame, who was the long-time leader throughout the race, and no doubt he will continue to blossom.

Even a few days later, many – including myself – are saddened by the loss of Darlan. But as Nicky Henderson said, “It’s some game, isn’t it?”

Thursday Thoughts from Abby Rugg

AFTER his first Grand National victory last year with Neptune Collonges, Paul Nicholls has confirmed Harry The Viking will be handed an entry to follow up his success.

Tidal Bay and Join Together will also be entered, so Nicholls has high hopes for a second win in the gruelling four miles and three-and-a-half furlong race.

But after a ten year wait for his first winner, can Nicholls continue his Grand National success?

Harry The Viking was second to Teaforthree in the National Hunt Chase for amateur riders at the Cheltenham Festival in 2012 but was last seen finishing ninth in the Hennessy behind Bobs Worth.

The eight-year-old chaser is part-owned by Sir Alex Ferguson and is currently quoted around 40-1 for his chances of winning. It will be Ferguson’s second Grand National entry: his first being What A Friend, also trained by Nicholls, who was pulled up in the 2011 race.
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The Grand National is unpredictable and it really is anyone’s game.

Neptune Collonges was Nicholls’ 53rd runner since 1992, so that really shows how even a top trainer can struggle in the race.

Nevertheless, I hope the Ditcheat trainer will be able to have many more victories after going through a long period of having none.

Even though it is January, I am already excited about the rest of the season. The Grand National will be spectacular to watch, as it always is.

Not only do I wish Nicholls well with his entries, but I also hope top female jockeys Katie Walsh and Nina Carberry come back to compete again.