Eagerly awaited seasonal debut for Gold Cup favourite Galopin Des Champs in Grade 1 feature
It is a bonus for Punchestown officials who had been relieved simply to be able to run the Grade 1 John Durkan Chase programme next Monday. With a thaw forecast to finally arrive this weekend, the card will be run eight days late on the eve of Christmas.
“They are damaging. It’s obviously expensive to prep for the meeting. Obviously, we tried to run it at the weekend, so it is a cost. But we’re just delighted to be able to run the meeting in advance of Christmas. It’s unusual for Punchestown not to be able to run a race meeting; normally we’re able to race in most conditions,” Galway added.
“The Met Office have told us that we should be able to go ahead, and we have full confidence in that,” Galway reported. However, trainer Henry de Bromhead confirmed a problem was subsequently diagnosed and the brilliant winner of last season’s blue-riband is on track to return to action at Leopardstown.
“He’s being geared towards the Savills Chase at Leopardstown. He’ll have to come through all the checks before he can run but it’s nice to have a reason for the run in Haydock,” he added.
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