Imperious Galopin Des Champs rules supreme once more at Leopardstown

Willie Mullins' eight-year-old also took this Grade One last season and lined up unbeaten over fences at the Dublin track.

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024 - 15:08

Tommy Lyons

Galopin Des Champs’ greatness has long been assured, but the dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner served a reminder that he is the staying chaser to beat with an imperious display in the Grade One Savills Chase on Saturday afternoon at Leopardstown.

At a venue where he thrives, he set out in front to make all the running and for every step of the way he and his rider, Paul Townend, looked to be in complete control.