Mullins has serious Gold Cup contender in Sir Des Champs

Willie Mullins has never won the Cheltenham Gold Cup, but in Sir Des Champs he has a serious contender.

That is the only logical conclusion to be drawn, following the stunning success of the Davy Russell-partnered six-year-old in the Jewson Novices’ Chase.

Many observers felt Sir Des Champs was running in the wrong race and should have gone for Wednesday’s three-mile RSA Chase instead.