Sir Des Champs can finally prove he is a realistic Cheltenham Gold Cup horse by landing the Hennessy at Leopardstown this afternoon.

It was staring us in the face, but we couldn’t - or wouldn’t - see it.

The hugely exciting Sir Des Champs bids to maintain his unbeaten run since joining Willie Mullins in the Growise Champion Novice Chase at Punchestown today.

A decision on which race First Lieutenant contests at the Punchestown Festival could be dictated by the target of the impressive Sir Des Champs.