Foildubh foils Rubi Ball and now heads for Lexus

Rubi Ball, the winner of 16 races in his native France, made a less than auspicious start in this country when going under by a head to Foildubh in the Rock Of Cashel Hurdle at Thurles yesterday.

Considering the short priced favourite was in receipt of 10lbs from Foildubh, it leaves Willie Mullins with a mountain to climb if Rubi Ball is to return to the horse he once was.

Paul Carberry grabbed the initiative on Foildubh with over a circuit to go, putting it right up to Rubi Ball.