Slevin backing Banbridge to put it up to Galopin Des Champs
NEW ROLE: Having succeeded the retiring Daryl Jacob as retained rider for prominent owners Simon Munir and Isaac Souede early in the new year, JJ Slevin can look forward to sporting the double green on several occasions at Cheltenham next month. Picture: Adam Davy/PA
Jockey JJ Slevin is confident King George hero Banbridge can give Galopin Des Champs a run for his money in his bid for a third victory in the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Galopin Des Champs is an odds-on favourite to join racing legends like Arkle and Best Mate by becoming a three-time winner of the blue riband at Prestbury Park, after continuing his dominance of the division by completing a hat-trick in the Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown.
