2015 Grand National runner profile: Rubi Light
Published:
Rubi Light
Age: 10
Weight: 10st 9lb
Owner: Bill Hennessy
Trainer: Robbie Hennessy. Grand National record -No previous runners
Jockey: Andrew Lynch. Grand National record – 2011 Vic Venturi (BD 2nd); 2012 Treacle (FELL 10th); 2014 Buckers Bridge (11th)
Form: 269P1/2312294/117213/312154/3237/36265-545211
*Started his racing career with Francois Cottin in France before being sold to the Hennessys in November, 2009.
*Only won once for his new trainer over hurdles but has blossomed since being sent over fences, winning seven times over the larger obstacles.
*Biggest career win to date came when winning the Grade One John Durkan Memorial Chase at Punchestown by five lengths from Joncol in 2011. Also landed the Grade 2 Red Mills Chase over two and a half miles in February, 2012.
*Has won twice this season at Thurles and Wexford – his first victories since 2012.
Jump race record: Starts: 39; Wins: 9; 2nd:9; 3rd: 6; Win & Place Prize Money: £282,013
