Walsh to ride Midnight Club Ruby Walsh has been confirmed as the rider of ante-post favourite The Midnight Club in the John Smith's Grand National at Aintree on April 9. The Irish jockey, who won the Liverpool spectacular on Papillon in 2000 and Hedgehunter in 2005, has opted for the Willie Mullins-trained 10-year-old ahead of his other possible mounts. Chief among them was Niche Market, for whom champion English trainer Paul Nicholls has moved to book Harry Skelton. Speaking from France, a delighted Mullins said: "I think that's what is happening and it's good news. "The Midnight Club is in good form. He worked twice during the week and we're very pleased with him."
