Willie Mullins confident trip not a problem for Gold Cup favourite Galopin Des Champs

His only blip to date over fences was a dramatic final fence spill at last year’s Cheltenham festival but he returned to action in style last month with a Durkan victory at Punchestown.

“He’s a big horse but the way he does things in his races, he does things so easy, except for his little blip in Cheltenham last year where he slipped on landing. He won his first two starts over fences at Leopardstown last season, including when beating Master McShee at Grade One level in the Dublin Racing Festival.He saddled seven winners in all at the 2022 ‘DRF’ including a remarkable six at Grade One level.

The mare, who is chasing a fourth success in the race, finally lost her unbeaten record last time when third in the Hatton’s Grace at Fairyhouse.

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