Banbridge connections in no rush to firm up future big-race plans
Galopin Des Champs is set to face nine rivals in his bid for a third victory in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Leopardstown on Saturday. Photograph: Damien Eagers/PA WireGalopin Des Champs is set to face nine rivals in his bid for a third victory in the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown on Saturday.
Cromwell’s course and distance winner Hello Neighbour is a narrow favourite for the Gannon’s City Recovery & Recycling Services Juvenile Hurdle, while the Mullins-trained Majborough takes on stable companion Ile Atlantique as well as five other opponents in the Goffs Irish Arkle. That had been the nine-year-old’s first big objective of the season and with such a successful outcome, he has been enjoying a midseason break since.
O’Brien is definitely targeting Cheltenham with Home By The Lee, though, who despite being a 10-year-old has looked better than ever this season.
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