Martin Brassil’s eight-year-old has prevailed over his arch rival in their three clashes at this track
Fastorslow might enhance his Punchestown hoodoo over dual Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs in today's star-studded John Durkan Memorial Chase.
But these exciting prospects will be up against it, facing Ireland’s two best staying chasers of recent seasons. And the Willie Mullins-trained gelding produced an exceptional performance to beat Fastorslow in the Paddy Power Gold Cup last February. Brassil’s charge has outpointed his main rival in the last two renewals of the three-mile Punchestown Gold Cup at the festival.
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