Rubi Ball crowned King of Auteuil for the second year running

Only the most gifted of horses can triumph in the Prix La Haye Jousselin, and the race’s 22 challenging obstacles make achieving such a feat twice in a row even more of an exploit. Nevertheless, just one year after his dazzling victory at Auteuil, Rubi Ball took the laurels once again in the temple of jumps racing.
After his runaway victory in 2010, this handsome liver chestnut, who is owned by Mme Patrick Papot and trained by Jacques Ortet, was said to have an extremely rosy future ahead of him.
In 2011, Rubi Ball and jockey David Cottin clinched another magnificent victory, leaving people in no doubt of the gelding’s incredible talent.
Rhialco and Christophe Pieux finished the race in second place, ahead of Quarouso, ridden by Nathalie Desoutter. Pibrac and Doumaja passed the post in fourth and fifth place respectively.

The WEIO: 48 Hours of jumps racing!
Jumps races are the most spectacular and thrilling type of horse race.
Only the most experienced of jockeys paired with the most talented of horses are brave enough to take on this highly demanding discipline, in which both horse and jockey must give everything they have in order to be first past the post.
An extreme sport that allies a man’s skill with a thoroughbred’s talent, jumps races send ripples of excitement through the stands as spectators witness the participants’ outstanding displays of courage.

Two whole days of pure thrills and excitement in the temple of jumps racing – Auteuil racecourse.
Elite horses display incredible endurance and their accomplished jockeys pull out all the stops in order to shine in this great international event.

With 15 jumps races scheduled over the two days, a jam-packed sporting programme is in store at the 2012 WEIO! You’d be mad to miss it!