Katie Walsh (jockey)

Katie Walsh (born 18 December 1984) is a retired Irish jockey who, in 2012, came third in that year's Grand National on Seabass, giving her the highest finish at that date for a female competitor, before Rachael Blackmore won the 2021 Grand National . Walsh is the daughter of amateur jump jockey, trainer and television pundit, Ted Walsh and the sister of top class jump jockey, Ruby Walsh. She rode three winners at the Cheltenham Festival.

On 6 April 2015, Walsh became the third woman to win the Irish Grand National riding Thunder And Roses.

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