Jetson upsets the odds at Punchestown

Brilliant mare Quevega could finish only second as Jetson caused a major upset in the Ladbrokes World Series Hurdle at Punchestown.

Fresh from winning the OLBG Mares' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival for the sixth successive year, the Willie Mullins-trained Quevega was the 9-10 favourite to secure a fifth victory on the bounce in this three-mile Grade One.

She travelled with her usual zest for much of the journey, but Ruby Walsh was hard at work from the home turn.

Jetson, up with the pace from outset, had already stolen a march on his rivals at the top of the straight and while Quevega did her best to reel him after the final flight, Jessica Harrington's runner had enough in reserve to score by a length and a quarter in the hands of an inspired Davy Russell.

At Fishers Cross was third as Quevega suffered her first defeat since 2009.

Although a consistent handicapper over staying trips, Jetson appeared to have his work cut out stepped up to Grade One level and was a 20-1 shot.

In what proved a tactical affair, Knockara Beau cut out much of the running before Jetson took it up in the back straight.

The closing pack swiftly bunched up, with Quevega one of those tight for room on the inside rail, and Jetson made the most of his advantage as he took a few lengths out of the field at the top of the straight.

It proved decisive as his opponents were never able to bridge the gap and he was ridden out to secure a shock victory.