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Teahupoo secured top honours in a thrilling renewal of the BoyleSports Sporting Limerick Hurdle.
Gordon Elliott’s charge was the 8-15 favourite for the Grade Two feature following a 12-length victory over the reopposing Quilixios in the Grade Three Fishery Lane Hurdle at Naas last month.
Quilixios, a former stablemate of Teahupoo who went on to win last season’s Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham for Henry de Bromhead, was next in the betting at 11-4.
Teahupoo led the way for much of this two-mile contest under Jordan Gainford, but looked set for minor honours after Quilixios and Darragh O’Keeffe swept into a clear lead from the home turn.
Teahupoo powers home to claim the @BoyleSports Sporting Limerick Hurdle! 💥
A superb late burst from @gelliott_racing's charge with @GainfordJordan in the saddle 🏇 pic.twitter.com/vJf1ITRRZB
— Limerick Races (@LimerickRaces) December 29, 2021
However, there was an unexpected twist in the tale after the final flight, with Teahupoo rallying for pressure and getting back up to prevail by half a length.
“He was a bit idle in front and we didn’t go mad. It actually suited me when I had something to attack at over the last two. He really put his neck out for me and tries,” said Gainford.
“He winged the last two and is a smart horse to look forward to in the spring.”
Betfair cut Teahupoo to 12-1 from 16-1 for the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.
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