Louis Sutton takes charge of Rás Tailteann with stunning win on second stage

Nine weeks after fracturing his collar bone in a crash racing in Spain, up-and-coming British rider Louis Sutton notched a stunning solo victory to take command of Rás Tailteann on Thursday's second stage into Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

The 20-year-old from St Albans came into the race somewhat under the radar riding in the colours of Spanish amateur team, Brocar Ale, but he's an underdog no more after upstaging many seasoned riders.

Sutton, riding Ras Tailteann for the first time, made his move on the final climb of the 154km trek from Horse and Jockey, surging clear of a trio of fellow breakaway men who animated the latter half of the race.

He crossed the line on his own with time to celebrate, just seconds ahead of William Perrett [Spellman Dublin Port] and Michael Chadwick [Britain Embark-Bikestrong] rounding out the stage podium in third.

Sutton - Brocar-Ale holds on and wins stage 2 of Rás Táilteann into Castleisland. Perrett comes in 2nd, Chadwick in 3rd. Yellow jersey Teggart comes in 5th and is unable to bridge across to the leaders. Epic stage! #Rás2022 pic.twitter.com/lPmw0c2TRH

Just after those three was one of Ireland's strongest riders and big favourites this week, Daire Feeley, the Roscommon man riding for Cork All Human/VeloRevolution putting in a storming ride to keep his General Classification hopes very much alive.

Overnight leader Matt Teggart [Cycling Ulster], winner of stage one on Wednesday, lost the yellow jersey to Sutton but was more than content to do so as it took the spotlight off him heading into the weekend.

"I don't think it's a bad thing to be honest, as long as I can get it back before Sunday," Teggart suggested afterwards.

"There is a lot of racing to be done yet. It takes the pressure off me and