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Walsh facing lengthy spell on the sidelines

ESPN staff
April 12, 2010
Ruby Walsh could miss the rest of the current jumps season © Getty Images
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Ruby Walsh has been ruled out for at least two months after breaking his arm at Aintree on Saturday.

Walsh, the reigning Irish champion jump jockey, was unable to compete in the Grand National after falling badly from the Celestial Halo in one of Saturday's earlier races at Aintree.

The 30-year-old was treated by paramedics and taken to hospital in Liverpool and later returned to Ireland before visiting a surgeon in Dublin on Monday.

"The arm is in plaster and he is going to be out for eight to ten weeks. It will take time to heal but, all things considered, he's in good form," said his sister and agent Jennifer Walsh.

The jockey was forced to miss his National ride on joint-favourite Big Fella Thanks, who finished fourth behind winner Don't Push It.

Walsh is set to miss the rest of the current jumps season, including next week's Punchestown festival where Denman will return to action in the Guinness Gold Cup.

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