Eager anticipation of highly-rated Cheltenham hero Ballyburn’s latest appearance in top-flight novice event
Paul Townend onboard State Man crosses the line to win the Champions Hurdle at Cheltenham earlier this year. Photograph: Tom Maher/Inpho
Galopin Des Champs can put seal on transformative campaign and pull off Gold Cup hat-trick at Punchestown Given how Mullins has said all options are open to the spectacular Cheltenham Festival winner, then his handful of opponents, three of which are stablemates, face a huge task in trying to upset the apple cart.
Either way, the chestnut is a talent at the peak of his powers and boasts a stellar CV that testifies to class and consistency.
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