Improving Duca looks a novice to follow for Elliott

Duca De Thaix and Jonathan Moore jump the last in front in the Grade 3 hurdle at Limerick on ThursdayCredit: Alain Barr

While Gordon Elliott's mixed week at Leopardstown took a turn for the better on Thursday, the stable continued to mop up the Graded contests at Limerick and there is every chance we will be hearing more about Duca De Thaixas the season develops.

The son of Voix Du Nord overcame greenness and the testing ground to see off his three rivals in the Grade 3 Irish Independent Hurdle.

Jonathan Moore had to keep the Gigginstown-owned four-year-old together in the straight as he was looking all around him when coming to challenge, thus keeping his more streetwise opponent Us And Them in with a puncher's chance.

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Justin O'HanlonReporter

Published on 28 December 2017inReports

Last updated 19:02, 28 December 2017

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