Robbie Hennessy was delighted with Rubi Light’s success at Gowran Park ahead of the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham next month.

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The seven-year-old consolidated his position near the head of the market for the Festival contest after landing back-to-back victories in the Red Mills Chase.

He dominated the Grade Two contest from the off and beat Chicago Grey by 16 lengths.

“There’s not a bother on him. He’s been out in the paddock having a pick of grass. He had a grand school round on Saturday, that’s all it was for him,” said the County Meath trainer.

“Andrew (Lynch) said he met the second-last just a little bit wrong and he was never concerned about it. It looked a little bit worse on TV, but other than that his jumping was brilliant.”

Rubi Light is 6/1 with Victor Chandler for the Ryanair and Hennessy is just hoping he gets his favoured soft ground at Prestbury Park on March 15.

“It’s fingers crossed for Cheltenham. We just hope for a bit of rain. That’s the only problem at this stage,” he went on.

“The Ryanair looks like it’s going to be a real hot race this year. The big ask is can we get Rubi Light in the same kind of form he was in on Saturday. We just have to keep him fresh and well and safe and sound.”