The Rubinator wins Wexford's opener

The Rubinator won the opening Mt. Leinster Maiden Hurdle at Wexford today for trainer Peter Croke and jockey Andrew Ring, in the process beating the well supported 5/6 favourite Institution into second place.

The Rubinator, a son of Gold Well, tracked leader and Charles Byrnes trained Institution (which opened a 5/4 shot on track) for much of the contest before getting the better of that rival in the home straight and scoring a length and a quarter success.

Afterwards Croke stated “he was second to Fury Road in a bumper at Fairyhouse but has just had a few little niggly problems since and it looked a very good opportunity for him today.

“He made a little bit of a mistake at the second last but fought back and stayed going. He'll probably get a bit further in time but we'll keep him over two miles for the moment. He has been a funny horse to work with, so we'll just have to see how he is at home and pick out something for him then."

Quotes from Donal Murphy