Galopin Des Champs seals Gold Cup win for Willie Mullins

Paul Townend was on board for a thrilling finish.
Galopin Des Champs seals Gold Cup win for Willie Mullins

SWEET: Paul Townend onboard Galopin Des Champs celebrates winning. Pic: INPHO/Tom Maher

Galopin Des Champs and Paul Townend powered clear of Bravemansgame to justify favouritism and land the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup, giving Willie Mullins chasing's blue riband for a third time in five years.

In an eventful renewal, Ahoy Senor set a searching gallop until getting too close to the sixth fence from home and crumpling on landing.

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