'Job done' for Gordon Elliott after smooth El Cairos calms nerves in Thurles
El Cairos and Jack Kennedy win the Thurles Maiden Hurdle. Photo HEALY RACING
He had to survive a final flight scare but El Cairos warmed up for a mouthwatering Supreme Novices’ Hurdle showdown with Old Park Star in the opening race of the Cheltenham Festival by winning the ThurlesRaces.ie Maiden Hurdle on Thursday.
The smooth-travelling gelding would have been one of the most impressive winners of the entire Christmas period but for a luckless stumble on landing after the final flight of a Leopardstown maiden hurdle.
