Teahupoo delivers again for Gordon Elliott
The eight-year-old filled the runner-up spot in the Cotswolds, having previously found star mare Lossiemouth too strong in the Hatton's Grace at Fairyhouse, and was a 5-4 favourite to get himself back in the winner's circle under Sam Ewing.
Sam Ewing celebrates (Brian Lawless/PA)
After being settled in midfield for the majority of the three-mile journey, Teahupoo travelled strongly before being nudged to lead rounding the home turn and the further he went the better he looked, with four and a quarter lengths the margin over Asterion Forlonge.
Elliott said: 'This horse has got me out of trouble a few times and he's done it again. He's a star of a horse.
'I was panicking turning in to be honest. If we had a couple of winners, I'd have had my chest out.
'He's so laid-back at home and you nearly start questioning yourself 'is he a bit heavy going around the ring'.
A delighted Gordon Elliott with Teahupoo (Brian Lawless/PA)
'Sam gave him a no-nonsense ride and kept it very straightforward. I'm very lucky to have the riders I have, the staff I have and the owners.
'I was dreaming last night if Teahupoo could win today and Meath could win the Leinster final it would finish off what has been a rough season to be a great season.'
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