Galopin Des Champs' unmistakable quality shines through en route to historic Gold Cup feat

The eight-year-old was sent off the 10-11 favourite.

BACK-TO-BACK: Galopin Des Champs, with Paul Townend up, on their way to winning the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase. Pic: David Fitzgerald, Sportsfile

Galopin Des Champs’ greatness is assured - alongside that of his trainer, Willie Mullins, and his rider, Paul Townend, of course. 

In the 100th anniversary edition of the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup, run on rain-sodden ground on Friday afternoon, the gallant eight-year-old galloped into the history books as the ninth multiple-times winner of racing’s blue riband.