RUBY WALSH has spoken of her shock at a former Cheltenham Festival winner – calling her award “ridiculous”.
The legendary jockey was speaking on the Paddy Power From The Horse’s Mouth podcast.
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He was breaking down the Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase, where Mount Ida, Elimay and Concertista battle for patronage.
But there is a lower name that caught Walsh’s attention.
And, given her form and track history, the 42-year-old was well within her rights to single it out.
Last year’s Champion Chase winner Put The Kettle On, coached by Henry of Bromhead, won 10-1.
The eight-year-old won just under £170,000 with a victory in the Championship race last year under jockey Aidan Coleman.
Walsh said he thinks given his history the horse, who was a disappointing last about 42 lengths behind Mount Ida in his last run, has experience on his side.
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Asked about his choice, Walsh said: “Do I see Concertista or Elimay being shorter in the penultimate race of the Festival? No, I don’t think so.
“So from an ante post perspective, the value is in Put The Kettle On or Zambella.
“Put The Kettle On at 10-1, has achieved way more than any of these mares and if she bounces back it’s a ridiculous price.”
Walsh was at pains to emphasize that this was an open revival, but highlighted the form of the concert performer trained by Willie Mullins.
The eight-year-old picked up two quick wins at the end of last year after a second seed behind Black Tears in the Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle last year.
Walsh said: “Concertista is a very good mare, she’s a low and precise jumper, the trip shouldn’t be a problem for her, but I think it’s a competitive race.
“A lot of people would argue about that, but I think you could pick any of the two here and pick the wrong one.”
Mrs. Paddy Power Mares’ Chase NRMB
5-2 Concert performer
3-1 Elimay, Mount Ida
4-1 Etel River
8-1 The queen of gaze, Zambella
10-1 Gin On Lime, turn on the kettle
16-1 Scarlet And Dove, Court of Vienna
20-1 Agusta Gold, Dolcita, Global Equities
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