Nina Carberry expecting her first child

Nina Carberry has announced she will miss the rest of the 2016/17 National Hunt season as she is expecting her first child.

The leading amateur, who boasts four wins in the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase at the Cheltenham Festival among her many achievements, is married to Ted Walsh jnr.

Carberry tweeted: 'I am going to miss the rest of the season as I am delighted to announce that I am expecting my first baby.

'I would like to thank all the owners and trainers who have supported me and I wish them every success in the season ahead.'