Exceptional Galopin Des Champs to continue winning run

Unbeaten in all completed starts over fences, he made a couple of mistakes early in the Cheltenham Gold Cup and yet came through to win more than a shade cosily.

ON FOR ANOTHER? Galopin Des Champs and Paul Townend pass the winning post to win from Bravemansgame for trainer Willie Mullins and owner Audrey Turley. Pic: Healy Racing

Punchestown preview

With the Gold Cup winner and runner-up, the King George winner, and the Ryanair Chase winner contesting the Grade One Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup, it ought to be a mouthwatering prospect, but the reality is that Galopin Des Champs is an exceptional horse and will, barring accidents, continue his winning run.