Rubi Ball
Foaled 2005 · by Network out of Hygie (Lute Antique)
€15,100Prize money
Form FUP3U2/2223 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle, Chase · ran 8 Mar 09 – 28 Dec 13, last for W P Mullins
Grade 1 won the Gras Savoye Cinema Prix Ferdinand Dufaure (Chase) (2009)
Grade 1 won the Prix La Haye Jousselin (Chase) (5yo+) (Turf) (2010)
Grade 1 won the Prix La Haye Jousselin (Chase) (5yo+) (Turf) (2011)
Grade 2 won the Prix Georges Courtois (Chase) (5yo+) (Turf) (2010)
Grade 3 won the Prix Duc d'Anjou (Chase) (2009)
Grade 3 won the Prix Morgex (Chase) (2009)
Grade 3 won the Prix Troytown (Chase) (5yo+) (Turf) (2011)
Grade 3 won the Grand Prix de Pau - Biraben Foie Gras (Andre Labarrere) (Chase) (2012)
Listed won the Prix Renaud Du Vivier (Chase) (2012)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 13 | Leopardstown Grade 1Lexus Chase (grade 1) · 3m · Yielding To Soft | 3m | Yielding To Soft | 3/9 | – | R Walsh |
| 28 Nov 13 | ThurlesRock Of Cashel Hurdle · 2m6f110y · Good | 2m6f110y | Good | 2/7 | – | R Walsh |
| 20 Jan 13 | Pau Group 3Grand Prix de Pau - Biraben Foie Gras (Andre Labarrere) · Class 1 · 3m2½f · Heavy | 3m2½f | Heavy | 2/3 | – | Jonathan Plouganou |
| 3 Jan 13 | Pau ListedPrix Renard du Vivier (Chase) · Class 1 · 2m7f · Very Soft | 2m7f | Very Soft | 2/3 | – | Jonathan Plouganou |
| 8 Dec 12 | PauPrix Alain du Breil (Conditions) Hurdle · 2m3f · Holding | 2m3f | Holding | 2/4 | – | Jonathan Plouganou |
| 4 Nov 12 | Auteuil (FR) Grade 1Prix La Haye Jousselin (Chase) (5yo+) (Turf) · 3m3½f · Heavy | 3m3½f | Heavy | UR/10 | – | Anthony Lecordier |
| 8 Oct 12 | ToulousePrix Course de Haies dAutomne (Hurdle) · 2m1½f · Good To Soft | 2m1½f | Good To Soft | 3/3 | – | David Cottin |
| 10 Jun 12 | Auteuil (FR) Grade 2Prix Des Drags (Chase) (5yo+) (Turf) · 2m6f · Very Soft | 2m6f | Very Soft | PU/13 | – | Christophe Pieux |
| 20 May 12 | Auteuil (FR) Grade 1Gras Savoye Grand Steeple-Chase De Paris (Chase) (5yo+) (Turf) · 3m5f · Very Soft | 3m5f | Very Soft | UR/19 | – | David Cottin |
| 6 Apr 12 | Auteuil (FR) Grade 2Prix Murat (Chase) (5yo+) (Turf) · 2m6f · Very Soft | 2m6f | Very Soft | F/9 | – | David Cottin |
| 18 Mar 12 | Auteuil (FR) Grade 3Prix Troytown (Chase) (5yo+) (Turf) · 2m6f · Very Soft | 2m6f | Very Soft | 5/9 | – | David Cottin |
| 22 Jan 12 | Pau Grade 3Grand Prix de Pau - Biraben Foie Gras (Andre Labarrere) (Chase) · Class 1 · 3m2½f · Heavy | 3m2½f | Heavy | 1/1 | – | David Cottin |
Network as a stallion
In our records: 381 runners, 170 winners (45%), 29 black-type winners including 6 at the top level, 29 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2003–2019.
His best
Sprinter Sacre Grade 1 OR 188 · Delta Work Grade 1 OR 171 · Rubi Light Grade 1 OR 166 · Le Richebourg Grade 1 OR 158 · Rubi Ball Grade 1 · Adriana Des Mottes Grade 1 OR 138
The dam: Hygie by Lute Antique
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 2 winners from 4 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action Ball (FR) 2010 gelding · by Network (full sibling) | 1 | 0 | – |
| Very Ball (FR) 2009 gelding · by Robin Des Champs | 3 | 1 | – |
| Quecy De Chadzeau (FR) 2004 mare · by Network (full sibling) | 2 | 1 | – |
| Mably De Chadzeau (FR) 2000 gelding · by Dom Alco | 2 | 0 | – |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 mare by Network | 2022 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1299 · broodmare | €40,000Coolmara Stables |
| Action Ball2010 gelding by Network | 2010 Arqana December SaleLot 798 · foal | €70,000L.M KEMBLE & P.AKTINSON |
From our racing database: every British and Irish result since 2005, and every Goffs, Tattersalls, Tattersalls Ireland and Arqana sale 2005 – 2026. Linked by the seller — always check the passport matches.