Mullins expects Galopin improvement in Irish Gold Cup

Mullins can expect his stable star to improve ahead of a planned bid for a fourth Irish Gold Cup back at Leopardstown on January 31.
Mullins expects Galopin improvement in Irish Gold Cup

Galopin Des Champs and Paul Townend. Pic: Healy Racing

Willie Mullins is taking the positives out of Galopin Des Champs' comeback defeat in the Savills Chase at Leopardstown.

The dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner was bidding for a third straight victory in Sunday's Grade One feature, but had to make do with an honourable third behind Affordale Fury on what was his first appearance since winning the Punchestown Gold Cup in late April.

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