Mullins and Townend crowned once more at Cheltenham

Jockey Paul Townend (left) and trainer Willie Mullins celebrate with the Gold Cup trophy. Pic: Steven Paston/PA Wire for The Jockey Club.

Galopin Des Champs’ Gold Cup victory proved the jewel in the crown as Willie Mullins and Paul Townend once again secured the top trainer and jockey honours at the Cheltenham Festival.

The duo endured a sticky start to the week when favourite Facile Vega was turned over in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, but the winners soon started to flow with El Fabiolo getting the duo off the mark for the week in the Arkle.