'Finished article' Galopin shoots for Gold Cup double

THINK BIG: Inothewayurthinkin and Derek O’Connor with groom Caragh Monaghan after winning the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Chase yesterday. Pic: Healy Racing

Galopin Des Champs bids to join the Prestbury Park immortals when he defends his Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup crown today.

Willie Mullins’ stayer erased any stamina doubts with an ultra-impressive success in the blue riband 12 months ago, staying on strongly up the hill to finish seven lengths ahead of game runner-up Bravemansgame.