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Horse racing trainer told punters to 'go and watch Peppa Pig' if they didn't like the sport

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Cheltenham on Tuesday.His horse Any Second Now came and took the win in the Kim Muir Chase, the last race on St Patrick’s Thursday.However, rather than drink in the win, Walsh spoke passionately about a moment in the National Hunt Chase earlier in the week.Three riders were hit with suspensions by the British Horseracing Authority on welfare concerns - and it has divided opinion.On ITV Racing, Sir Tony McCoy spoke out against the decision and Walsh was in total agreement.“I thought it was way over the top a disgraceful decision, but I'm used to disgraceful decisions,” Walsh said.“If you don't like racing, go watch Peppa Pig that's what I say. Who do you think will be the Top Jockey at Cheltenham Festival?

Let us know in the comments section. “Racing is what it is. It's a wonderful sport. Horses get killed, jockeys get injured.

No-one knows it better than me watching Ruby (his son).“It's part of the game. That's what sport is.“All the 60,000 or 70,000 people here know that as well.

Don't be pampering to the fellas because they want to stop it altogether.“They won't be happy until there's no racing.“There's no point modifying it.”Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

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