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The 42
01-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Teahupoo delivers again for Gordon Elliott, defending crown at Punchestown
TEAHUPOO SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDED his Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle crown with a comprehensive victory on day three of the Punchestown Festival. Gordon Elliott's charge returned to County Kildare off the back of successive defeats this season, including when bidding for back-to-back wins in the Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham in March. 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. Advertisement 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. Sam Ewing celebrates winning The Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle (Grade 1) with Teahupoo. Morgan Treacy / INPHO Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO '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'. '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.'
Powys County Times
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Teahupoo delivers again for Gordon Elliott
Teahupoo successfully defended his Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle crown with a comprehensive victory on day three of the Punchestown Festival. Gordon Elliott's charge returned to County Kildare off the back of successive defeats this season, including when bidding for back-to-back wins in the Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham in March. 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. 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'. '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.'
Extra.ie
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
In Pics: Best Dressed winner steals the show in yellow at Punchestown
Crowds of eager revellers packed into Punchestown for the third day of the racing festival. The glamour didn't slow down as the ladies dressed to impress for Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle Day. It was all about stamina in the feature race as Teahupoo claimed a thrilling victory for jockey Sam Ewing and trainer Gordon Elliott. Maria Osborne who was the winner of the Bollinger Best Dressed competition on Day Three of the Punchestown Festival. The Bollinger Best Dressed competition continued on day three of the festival. Thursday's winner was Maria Osborne, from Co Kildare. Maria Osborne who was the winner of the Bollinger Best Dressed competition on Day Three of the Punchestown Festival. Maria will join Genevieve Ryan and Oniesa Owens in the finale of the competition at Ladies Day on Friday. Finalists at the Bollinger Best Dressed competition on Day Three of the Punchestown Festival. A once-in-a-lifetime getaway to the Bollinger Estate in France's Champagne region, complete with five-star accommodation in Paris, a Michelin-star dining experience and return flights awaits the winner. Check out all the style from Day Three at the Punchestown Festival below: The Bollinger Best Dressed competition on Day Three of the Punchestown Festival. The Bollinger Best Dressed competition on Day Three of the Punchestown Festival. The Bollinger Best Dressed competition on Day Three of the Punchestown Festival. The Bollinger Best Dressed competition on Day Three of the Punchestown Festival. Cleo Knight and Davina Knight. Pic: INPHO/Morgan Treacy Meaghan D'Souza. Pic: INPHO/Morgan Treacy Rachel Jones and Lauren Mezurczak. Pic: INPHO/Morgan Treacy Dee Ahearn and Mille Ahearn. Pic: Michael Chester Joanna Nicholls. Pic: INPHO/Morgan Treacy Laura Murphy, Siobhan Kavanagh and Dee Ahearn. Pic: Michael Chester Katie Smith. Pic: INPHO/Morgan Treacy Caoimhe Carr. Pic: Brian Lawless/PA Wire Croine Gallagher and Aurelija Kupryte. Pic: Brian Lawless/PA Wire Siobhan Kavanagh. Pic: Michael Chester Ciara Murray. Pic: Brian Lawless/PA Wire Niamh Lordan. Pic: INPHO/Morgan Treacy
