REARED in a trading yard, Ted Walsh’s father Ruby generally ran horses to get some form that would attract a buyer. Ted’s uncle of the same name worked closely with his brother. Their father, Tom, bought troopers for the British Army during the First World War. It was always there.

Ted was an 11-time champion amateur jockey who rode four Cheltenham Festival winners, including Hilly Way in the Champion Chase in 1979. He had one success as a trainer, thanks to Commanche Court in the Triumph Hurdle in 1997.