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Teahupoo (FR)
9yo b g 18th Feb 2017Track Horse
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Teahupoo (FR)
b g 18th Feb 2017Last Win
Leopardstown Sun, 28th Dec, 25 5/2, J W Kennedy
(68 days)
Last Run
Leopardstown Sun, 28th Dec, 25
1st, 5/2, J W Kennedy
(68 days)
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One of the leading lights in the staying hurdle division, Teahupoo has finished in the first three in each of the last three renewals of the Stayers' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival and looks well set to go close once again.
Here we take a closer look at the Gordon Elliott-trained gelding's career so far.
Early days
Teahupoo was foaled on February 18th 2017 and is out of the French mare Droit D'Aimer.
Two early hurdle race victories at Enghien, by four lengths and eight lengths, underlined his early promise.
By the popular Haras de la Tuillerie sire Masked Marvel, Teahupoo has four siblings and only one of them has won.
He started out with Gabriel Leenders in France and made his debut in a 2m2f hurdle race at Auteuil in October 2020, which he won nicely.
It???s no surprise that he was quickly bought by powerful connections off the back of that success and he made his debut for Gordon Elliott the following January. An impressive winner at Fairyhouse that day, he went on to score by 15 lengths.
Progressing through the ranks
Elliott decided to run him in a Grade 3 event at the same track next time and the result was another comfortable victory.
Willie Mullins' Tax For Max couldn't live with him and Teahupoo landed the spoils at odds of 4/9.
A first career defeat was to come next but the winner Jeff Kidder did go on to win a Grade 1 at Punchestown, so the form worked out well. Teahupoo was a three-length second on the day and the quicker ground probably wouldn't have suited.
Making his seasonal debut in Naas' Fishery Lane Hurdle in November 2021, he gained his revenge on Jeff Kidder and also got the better of the previous season's Triumph Hurdle winner, Quilixios, who was 12 lengths behind in second.
Road to Cheltenham
Another impressive victory came in the Grade 2 Red Mills Trial Hurdle at Gowran in February but he didn't have the pace to mount a challenge in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham and eventually finished ninth of 10 behind Honeysuckle.
Connections made the wise decision to step him up in trip for the Hatton's Grace Hurdle the following season and he came out on top by a narrow margin, at the expense of Klassical Dream.
That would prove to be the first of several Grade 1 victories for the gelding.
Going up in trip once again for the Galmoy Hurdle after that, he travelled strongly through the race and powered clear in testing conditions to score by 15 lengths.
Teahupoo catapulted himself into Stayers' Hurdle contention as a result of that success.
Many were critical of Davy Russell's ride at Cheltenham after that and he was beaten by less than a length back in third. He won a second Hatton's Grace en route to another Stayers' Hurdle bid and this time he won the big one with plenty in hand in 2024.
The Robcour-owned gelding has since gone on to win the Champion Stayers Hurdle at Punchestown twice, a third Hatton's Grace and was last seen winning the Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown over Christmas.
Lifetime
Runs
Wins
Places
Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
16
12
2
75%
€824,000
32.67
Hurdle GB
4
1
2
25%
£331,559
-1.75
Under Rules Total
20
13
4
65%
30.92
Form Figures
11211-1061-1241-112-2111-
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 11211-1061-1241-112-2111-
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Change of Trainer Mrs Denise Foster to Gordon Elliott
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11-6[4/9Fav]1st of 6, 7L to Tax For Max
R M Power
8/114/9Fav
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Reports in which Teahupoo (FR) was mentioned
Cheltenham Festival Preview 2026: Stayers' Hurdle
Thu 26th Feb
Impose Toi out to confirm Long Walk form in Cleeve
Fri 23rd Jan
Star names all feature in Champion Hurdle list
Tue 13th Jan
Teahupoo too good for Christmas Hurdle rivals
Teahupoo reversed Cheltenham form with Bob Olinger, as the Robcour-owned pair led home their rivals in the Christmas Hurdle. Sun 28th Dec
Fabulous four-timer for Elliott and Kennedy as Teahupoo clings on
The rich lustre of the action in Fairyhouse got even better when Teahupoo clung on by the narrowest margin after a dramatic and exciting renewal of the Grade 1 Hatton's Grace Hurdle over two and a-half miles. Sun 30th Nov
Going update
It is day two of Fairyhouse's Winter Festival and the going remains yielding to soft, soft in places. Sun 30th Nov
Teahupoo takes Champion Stayers again
Teahupoo ended his season on a high note when recording back-to-back victories in the Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle at Punchestown this evening. Thu 01st May
Hiddenvalley Lake too strong in Liverpool Hurdle
Hiddenvalley Lake claimed the Ivy Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree in fine style for trainer Henry de Bromhead. Sat 05th Apr
Irish seeking to make it 6 out of 7 in the Grand National
Irish-trained horses have won five of the last six runnings of the Randox Grand National and again have strong claims with 18 of the 34 runners including last year’s winner I Am Maximus who looks set to go off favourite. Sat 05th Apr
Strong Leader fancied to thrive again in Liverpool
Olly Murphy is banking on a return to Aintree inspiring a resurgence for defending Ivy Liverpool Hurdle champion Strong Leader. Fri 04th Apr
Kennedy offers no excuses for Teahupoo eclipse
Thu 13th Mar
Bob Olinger battles to dethrone Stayers’ Hurdle champ Teahupoo
Bob Olinger maintained his flawless Cheltenham Festival record when storming up the hill to take the Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle under Rachael Blackmore. Thu 13th Mar
Champion Hurdle-favourite hacks up in Hatton's Grace
Top mare Lossiemouth (4/7f) made a successful seasonal reappearance today as the dual Cheltenham festival heroine impressively landed Fairyhouse's Grade 1 Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle, for trainer Willie Mullins and jockey Paul Townend. Sun 01st Dec
Wingmen makes all under Swan to complete Elliott treble
Gordon Elliott rounded off what was a day of mixed emotions when Wingmen made every yard of the running under Harry Swan to run out a comfortable winner of the concluding JP & M Doyle(C&G) INH Flat Race at Punchestown. Thu 02nd May
Elliott mourns "horse of a lifetime" Sire Du Berlais
Trainer Gordon Elliott spoke of his heartbreak after losing stable stalwart Sire Du Berlais at Punchestown on Thursday. Thu 02nd May
Teahupoo lands Champion Stayers Hurdle for Kennedy
Teahupoo confirmed himself to be the leading 3m hurdler in training when adding to his Cheltenham success with an even more impressive performance to win the featured Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle on the third day of Punchestown. Thu 02nd May
Thursday could prove to be D-Day for Kennedy's title bid
Holding a slender lead of five over reigning champion Paul Townend going into day three of the 2024 Punchestown Festival, Jack Kennedy will be hoping to get back amongst the winners on Thursday afternoon. Thu 02nd May
‘Score draw’ between bookies and punters on football-themed day at Cheltenham
It was deemed a “score draw” between the punters and the layers heading into the final day of the Cheltenham Festival after football encroached heavily on racing’s pitch on day three Thu 14th Mar
Teahupoo strikes Stayers’ gold for Elliott
Gordon Elliott notched back-to-back victories in the Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle as Teahupoo stormed up the Cheltenham hill for Festival glory. Thu 14th Mar
Zanahiyr all the rage in Turners Novices Chase
Punters have latched on to Gordon Elliott's Zanahiyr in the opener at Cheltenham this afternoon with the gelding's odds tumbling from 20/1 to as low as 9/1 with bookmakers this morning. Thu 14th Mar
Teahupoo lowers Impaire colours in Hatton's Grace
Sun 03rd Dec
Berlais and Teahupoo give Elliott strong Stayers hand
Sire Du Berlais will go in search of a unique hat-trick at Punchestown when he lines up in the Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle on Thursday. Thu 27th Apr
Sire springs Stayers' shock
Sire Du Berlais ground down Dashel Drasher late on in the Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle as the big-race outsiders fought out a thrilling finish to the Cheltenham Festival’s day three feature. Thu 16th Mar
Khal bids to put troubled prep behind him in Stayers
Blazing Khal faces his toughest task yet at Cheltenham on Thursday when he attempts to extend his five-race winning streak in the Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle. Thu 16th Mar
Teahupoo endorses his Stayers' Hurdle credentials
Teahupoo moved to the head of the ante-post market for the Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham with an impressive success in the Grade 2 John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle. Thu 26th Jan
Honeysuckle primed for Irish Champion Hurdle defence
Henry de Bromhead does not expect Honeysuckle to give up her crown lightly when she bids for fourth successive victory in the Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown. Thu 26th Jan
Teahupoo tests Stayers' credentials in Gowran Park
Hatton’s Grace hero Teahupoo tests the water over three miles for the first time in the John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle at Gowran Park today. Thu 26th Jan
Teahupoo inflicts shock Hatton's Grace defeat on Honeysuckle
Teahupoo caused a shock in the Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle as Honeysuckle’s unbeaten run came to an end at Fairyhouse. Sun 04th Dec
Honeysuckle simply peerless in Punchestown
Wonder-mare Honeysuckle maintained her unbeaten record with her 16th consecutive victory in the Grade 1 Paddy Power Champion Hurdle in front of a modern day record crowd of 40,984 at Punchestown. Fri 29th Apr
Hotpot Honeysuckle defends Champion crown
Honeysuckle could go off the shortest price since Istabraq won the last of his three titles in 2000 when she defends her Unibet Champion Hurdle crown at Cheltenham on Tuesday. Tue 15th Mar
Teahupoo triumphs in Champion Trial
Champion Hurdle candidate Teahupoo is riding the crest of a wave and bagged Gowran's Grade 3 Red Mills Trial Hurdle today, providing jockey Robbie Power with a first winner since returning from injury. Sat 19th Feb
Chatham Street Lad out of Red Mills Chase
Chatham Street Lad is a significant non-runner from the featured Red Mills Chase at Gowran Park this afternoon leaving Melon to face just three rivals in the Grade 2 event. Sat 19th Feb
Teahupoo digs deep to land Limerick feature
Teahupoo rallied strongly in the closing stages to get the better of Quilixios and justify odds-on favouritism in the featured Grade 2 BoyleSports Sporting Limerick Hurdle. Wed 29th Dec
Altior's sister gives Elliott a double
Altior's half-sister Bellatior (10/11f) won on debut at Naas today, completing a double for her trainer Gordon Elliott in the concluding Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Mares) Bumper. Sat 06th Nov
Teahupoo triumphs in Fishery Lane
Gordon Elliott's Teahupoo (2/1) defeated Triumph Hurdle winner Quilixios to win Naas' Grade 3 BetVictor Fishery Lane Hurdle today, in a dramatic race which featured another Grade 1 winner Jeff Kidder. Sat 06th Nov
Jeff Kidder has last laugh on doubters
Jeff Kidder (5/1) supplemented his Cheltenham success with victory in the Grade 2 Juvenile at Fairyhouse. Mon 05th Apr
Tritonic powers to impressive Adonis victory
Tritonic cemented his JCB Triumph Hurdle claims with a hugely impressive display in the Close Brothers Adonis Juvenile Hurdle at Kempton. Sat 27th Feb
Teahupoo makes a splash in the Winning Fair
Teahupoo maintained an unbeaten record with a third jumps win at Fairyhouse today, landing the opening Grade 3 Norman Colfer Winning Fair Juvenile Hurdle for trainer Gordon Elliott, Brian Acheson's Robcour and jockey Robbie Power. Sat 27th Feb
Anibale Fly starts Grand National trail in Bobbyjo Chase
Anibale Fly will warm up for a potential third tilt at the Randox Grand National with his first competitive appearance in almost a year in the Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse. Sat 27th Feb
Gerri completes Elliott Fairyhouse treble in impressive style
A third winner of the day for Gordon Elliott, and a second for owners Robcour, arrived in the finale at Fairyhouse as Gerri Colombe (8/13) absolutely blitzed his rivals by twenty four lengths and more. Sat 16th Jan
Aramax makes a good day better for connections at Fairyhouse
Fred Winter winner from Cheltenham in March Aramax (first-time tongue-strap) made it third time lucky over fences today in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase at Fairyhouse. Sat 16th Jan
Lovely start from Teahupoo in Ireland after dramatic conclusion
Robbie Power rode his first winner since recently returning to home soil aboard Teahupoo in the ITM Virtual Stallion Trail Hurdle at Fairyhouse. Sat 16th Jan
We knew he was in good nick but obviously Willie’s horse was going to be hard to beat over two and a half miles and we know our lad wants three. Jack gave him a wonderful ride and was very clever on him, squeezed him along and said he was going to have one go at him between the last two. The horse has got a lot stronger. He’s only a young horse and didn’t do much wrong last year. We are going to do things a bit different this year and the plan is to go straight for the Stayers Hurdle now. We might have knocked the edge off him in Gowran last year.
Gordon Elliott
Sun, 28th Dec, 2025
He was good. You'd be nervous looking at him halfway through a race as he always looks like he's going as fast as he can, but that’s the way he races,. He's a good horse and the faster they went the better. He can do it every way. Years ago when you were looking at Big Buck's and Inglis Drever they always said they were behind the bridle the whole way and that's the exact same way that he races. He's a great horse and we’re lucky to have him. Jack was delighted and said he felt as good as ever. He didn't do a lot when he got there! He pulls himself up but that’s what he is.
Gordon Elliott
He was good. You'd be nervous looking at him halfway through a race as he always looks like he's going as fast as he can, but that’s the way he races,. He's a good horse and the faster they went the better. He can do it every way. Years ago when you were looking at Big Buck's and Inglis Drever they always said they were behind the bridle the whole way and that's the exact same way that he races. He's a great horse and we’re lucky to have him. Jack was delighted and said he felt as good as ever. He didn't do a lot when he got there! He pulls himself up but that’s what he is.
Gordon Elliott
After race at Leopardstown Sun, 28th Dec, 2025 (1st)
He was good. You’d be nervous looking at him halfway through a race as he always looks like he’s going as fast as he can, but that’s the way he races. He’s a good horse and the faster they went the better. He can do it every way. Years ago when you were looking at Big Buck’s and Inglis Drever, they always said they were behind the bridle the whole way and that’s the exact same way that he races. He’s a great horse and we’re lucky to have him. Jack was delighted and said he felt as good as ever. He didn’t do a lot when he got there! He pulls himself up but that’s what he is.
Gordon Elliott
He was good. You’d be nervous looking at him halfway through a race as he always looks like he’s going as fast as he can, but that’s the way he races. He’s a good horse and the faster they went the better. He can do it every way. Years ago when you were looking at Big Buck’s and Inglis Drever, they always said they were behind the bridle the whole way and that’s the exact same way that he races. He’s a great horse and we’re lucky to have him. Jack was delighted and said he felt as good as ever. He didn’t do a lot when he got there! He pulls himself up but that’s what he is.
Gordon Elliott
After race at Leopardstown Sun, 28th Dec, 2025 (1st)
He was good. You'd be nervous looking at him halfway through a race, as he always looks like he's going as fast as he can, but that's the way he races,. He's a good horse and the faster they went, the better. He can do it every way. Years ago when you were looking at Big Buck's and Inglis Drever, they always said they were behind the bridle the whole way and that's the exact same way that he races. He's a great horse and we're lucky to have him. Jack was delighted and said he felt as good as ever. He didn't do a lot when he got there! He pulls himself up but that's what he is.
Gordon Elliott
He was good. You'd be nervous looking at him halfway through a race, as he always looks like he's going as fast as he can, but that's the way he races,. He's a good horse and the faster they went, the better. He can do it every way. Years ago when you were looking at Big Buck's and Inglis Drever, they always said they were behind the bridle the whole way and that's the exact same way that he races. He's a great horse and we're lucky to have him. Jack was delighted and said he felt as good as ever. He didn't do a lot when he got there! He pulls himself up but that's what he is.
Gordon Elliott
After race at Fairyhouse Sun, 30th Nov, 2025 (1st)
Jordan (Gainford, riding Casheldale Lad) did a wonderful job in front, he got the fractions just right. Jack said he couldn’t have gone another gear faster,. When you take a horse out of their comfort zone early in those type of races it’s very hard and we knew we were rolling the dice coming back to two and a half miles, but it just looked like the perfect starting point for him. He’s not a two-and-a-half miler, he’s a three-mile horse – he’s slow and he’s not getting any younger, but he’s got the heart of a lion. He’s a warrior of a horse and we’re so lucky to have him.
Gordon Elliott
Jordan (Gainford, riding Casheldale Lad) did a wonderful job in front, he got the fractions just right. Jack said he couldn’t have gone another gear faster,. When you take a horse out of their comfort zone early in those type of races it’s very hard and we knew we were rolling the dice coming back to two and a half miles, but it just looked like the perfect starting point for him. He’s not a two-and-a-half miler, he’s a three-mile horse – he’s slow and he’s not getting any younger, but he’s got the heart of a lion. He’s a warrior of a horse and we’re so lucky to have him.
Gordon Elliott
After race at Fairyhouse Sun, 30th Nov, 2025 (1st)
Jordan (Gainford on Casheldale Lad) did a wonderful job in front, he got the fractions just right. Jack said he couldn’t have gone another gear faster,. When you take a horse out of their comfort zone early in those type of races, it’s very hard. We knew we were rolling the dice coming back to two-and-a-half miles, but it just looked like the perfect starting point for him. He’s a warrior of a horse and we’re so lucky to have him. It’s great for Jack. We’re here in Fairyhouse, one of my local courses. We have a lot of friends and a lot of Meath supporters here on Meath GAA Day. It’s very important and I’m absolutely thrilled. If the ground was like it was last year, we wouldn’t have come here. He’s not a two-and-a-half miler, he’s a three mile horse — he’s slow and he’s not getting any younger. He’s got a heart like a lion and we said we’d take our chance. We wouldn’t have wanted another day's drying though. He was at the pin of his collar to go with him, even in that race. I’m getting the bounce of the ball at the moment and, another day, it will be someone else. I’ve had plenty of days where I didn’t get the bounce of the ball.
Gordon Elliott
Jordan (Gainford on Casheldale Lad) did a wonderful job in front, he got the fractions just right. Jack said he couldn’t have gone another gear faster,. When you take a horse out of their comfort zone early in those type of races, it’s very hard. We knew we were rolling the dice coming back to two-and-a-half miles, but it just looked like the perfect starting point for him. He’s a warrior of a horse and we’re so lucky to have him. It’s great for Jack. We’re here in Fairyhouse, one of my local courses. We have a lot of friends and a lot of Meath supporters here on Meath GAA Day. It’s very important and I’m absolutely thrilled. If the ground was like it was last year, we wouldn’t have come here. He’s not a two-and-a-half miler, he’s a three mile horse — he’s slow and he’s not getting any younger. He’s got a heart like a lion and we said we’d take our chance. We wouldn’t have wanted another day's drying though. He was at the pin of his collar to go with him, even in that race. I’m getting the bounce of the ball at the moment and, another day, it will be someone else. I’ve had plenty of days where I didn’t get the bounce of the ball.
Gordon Elliott
After race at Punchestown Thu, 1st May, 2025 (1st)
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 laidback 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 straight forward. 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.
Gordon Elliott
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 laidback 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 straight forward. 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.
Gordon Elliott
After race at Punchestown Thu, 2nd May, 2024 (1st)
He is really after stamping his authority on the staying division. This lad is brilliant. You can go wherever you want on him. You can make a move and go forward on him without lighting him up or anything. It was great for the horse and great for Jack, he has a big battle and it's going to be a long tough week. He said he was stuck in a bit of a pocket behind Paul and he had to get out. He said the ground might be as quick as he wants it but he was very good. He's a great horse.
Gordon Elliott
He is really after stamping his authority on the staying division. This lad is brilliant. You can go wherever you want on him. You can make a move and go forward on him without lighting him up or anything. It was great for the horse and great for Jack, he has a big battle and it's going to be a long tough week. He said he was stuck in a bit of a pocket behind Paul and he had to get out. He said the ground might be as quick as he wants it but he was very good. He's a great horse.
Gordon Elliott
After race at Cheltenham Thu, 14th Mar, 2024 (1st)
He’s best fresh so we said we’d come straight here. Listen, it’s great to get a winner. They’ve been running well, just hitting the crossbar, they’ve had no excuses but to win the Stayers’ Hurdle is unbelievable and I’m delighted for the whole team. It’s difficult to tell myself to stay patient when you don’t have a winner, it’s been a long couple of days but they’ve bene running well. We’ve got one now. This was always going to be our best day, this was one of our biggest guns.
Gordon Elliott
He’s best fresh so we said we’d come straight here. Listen, it’s great to get a winner. They’ve been running well, just hitting the crossbar, they’ve had no excuses but to win the Stayers’ Hurdle is unbelievable and I’m delighted for the whole team. It’s difficult to tell myself to stay patient when you don’t have a winner, it’s been a long couple of days but they’ve bene running well. We’ve got one now. This was always going to be our best day, this was one of our biggest guns.
Gordon Elliott
After race at Gowran Park Thu, 26th Jan, 2023 (1st)
He was good and is a good horse. He is going the right way and the plan is to go straight to Cheltenham (for the Stayers' Hurdle). It was two-miles in Cheltenham last year and I'd say this distance is the key to him - over two miles the gun is to your head the whole time. I know he was well beaten in Punchestown, but he wasn't actually beaten that far and he wasn't tailed off. At the moment we have no worries ground-wise although it (Stayers' Hurdle) is an open race too. Davy said he panicked and got there a bit soon, as he is so laid-back early but, when he gave a squeeze, he leapt back on the bridle. You'd love the way he quickened from the second-last to the line.
Gordon Elliott
He was good and is a good horse. He is going the right way and the plan is to go straight to Cheltenham (for the Stayers' Hurdle). It was two-miles in Cheltenham last year and I'd say this distance is the key to him - over two miles the gun is to your head the whole time. I know he was well beaten in Punchestown, but he wasn't actually beaten that far and he wasn't tailed off. At the moment we have no worries ground-wise although it (Stayers' Hurdle) is an open race too. Davy said he panicked and got there a bit soon, as he is so laid-back early but, when he gave a squeeze, he leapt back on the bridle. You'd love the way he quickened from the second-last to the line.
Gordon Elliott
After race at Fairyhouse Sun, 4th Dec, 2022 (1st)
She has been incredible so far and will be again. It's just disappointing today and that's the way it is. I'm delighted for Robcour and I said to Brian (Acheson) beforehand that if we don't win it, I hope you do and I genuinely meant it. Klassical Dream is a Supreme Novices' winner and I saw Teahupoo come up the straight one day in Gowran in the Red Mills Hurdle like a weapon on soft ground. The more it rained, the more he was coming into play. That's the game we are in unfortunately and they get beaten. As disappointing as it is, we've had an unbelievable run with her so far and I've no doubt it's not over yet. He was very good last year on soft ground and we ran him on good ground a couple of times which was probably a mistake but we are still learning about the horse. Jack gave him a wonderful ride. He let it all happen in front of him and there is only one winning post. It's been a brilliant day with two Grade 1s and we were only beaten a head for three.
Gordon Elliott
She has been incredible so far and will be again. It's just disappointing today and that's the way it is. I'm delighted for Robcour and I said to Brian (Acheson) beforehand that if we don't win it, I hope you do and I genuinely meant it. Klassical Dream is a Supreme Novices' winner and I saw Teahupoo come up the straight one day in Gowran in the Red Mills Hurdle like a weapon on soft ground. The more it rained, the more he was coming into play. That's the game we are in unfortunately and they get beaten. As disappointing as it is, we've had an unbelievable run with her so far and I've no doubt it's not over yet. He was very good last year on soft ground and we ran him on good ground a couple of times which was probably a mistake but we are still learning about the horse. Jack gave him a wonderful ride. He let it all happen in front of him and there is only one winning post. It's been a brilliant day with two Grade 1s and we were only beaten a head for three.
Gordon Elliott
After race at Naas Sat, 6th Nov, 2021 (1st)
Autumn Evening went at the second last but I felt I had him covered at the time. I reluctantly had to go forward early on and I was much happier when Rachael (Blackmore, on Quilixios) went on. He picked him up well, stayed galloping and jumped brilliant. I hadn’t ridden him in a race before but he’s obviously after improving from last year and is a lovely horse.
Gordon Elliott
Autumn Evening went at the second last but I felt I had him covered at the time. I reluctantly had to go forward early on and I was much happier when Rachael (Blackmore, on Quilixios) went on. He picked him up well, stayed galloping and jumped brilliant. I hadn’t ridden him in a race before but he’s obviously after improving from last year and is a lovely horse.
Gordon Elliott
After race at Fairyhouse Sat, 27th Feb, 2021 (1st)
I thought it was a good performance again; I liked the way when he jumped the second last and idled a bit and pricked his ear. Robert said when he gave him a squeeze at the back of it he was gone again. He's improving the whole time. Obviously he's in everything at Cheltenham, the Fred Winter, the Supreme and the Triumph. I'll have a chat with Brian (Acheson, owner) as we have Cheltenham or we could come back here for the Grade 2 at Easter which is only two weeks later. It wouldn't be the biggest shock in the world if he stayed at home and came back here. There is a lot of water to go under the bridge over the next couple of weeks. I'd say he'll stay three miles, he's a real stayer, and he's probably the type of horse you need for a Triumph Hurdle because he stays. He's a nice horse.
Gordon Elliott
I thought it was a good performance again; I liked the way when he jumped the second last and idled a bit and pricked his ear. Robert said when he gave him a squeeze at the back of it he was gone again. He's improving the whole time. Obviously he's in everything at Cheltenham, the Fred Winter, the Supreme and the Triumph. I'll have a chat with Brian (Acheson, owner) as we have Cheltenham or we could come back here for the Grade 2 at Easter which is only two weeks later. It wouldn't be the biggest shock in the world if he stayed at home and came back here. There is a lot of water to go under the bridge over the next couple of weeks. I'd say he'll stay three miles, he's a real stayer, and he's probably the type of horse you need for a Triumph Hurdle because he stays. He's a nice horse.
Gordon Elliott
After race at Fairyhouse Sat, 16th Jan, 2021 (1st)
He's a nice horse. Obviously we had a lot of luck on our side there with Willie's horse going at the last,.
Gordon Elliott
He's a nice horse. Obviously we had a lot of luck on our side there with Willie's horse going at the last,.
Gordon Elliott
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