Willie Mullins looks all set for Dublin Racing Festival bonanza

The only Grade One favourite not under the tutelage of the champion trainer is Barry Connell's Marine Nationale, who will put his unbeaten record on the line in the Irish Arkle

GALOPIN ON: A dominant winner of the Savills Chase, Galopin Des Champs is expected to retain his Irish Gold Cup crown on Saturday. Picture: Healy Racing

Galopin Des Champs and State Man will both face a maximum of four rivals in their respective bids for back-to-back victories at this weekend's Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown.

Having bounced back to winning ways with a dominant display in the Savills Chase over the Christmas period, Galopin Des Champs will be a warm order to successfully defend his crown in the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup before aiming to do the same in the Cheltenham Gold Cup in March.