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GALOPIN DES CHAMPS continued his love affair with Leopardstown and added his name to the history books by winning a third Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup Chase at the Dublin Racing Festival.
Paul Townend wanted an easy lead like he had at Christmas but this time there were a few who were out to make sure he would not get it. Advertisement Jumping the last, there were almost four in a line, but on landing Galopin Des Champs stamped his authority on the race. Having won all eight Grade Ones at the two-day event 12 months ago, many were predicting the champion trainer would do the same again – and having won the first available with Final Demand, the bookies were quaking.
Majborough won the Triumph Hurdle last season, when Sir Gino was an absentee, and the two now look on course to finally clash on the opening day of this year’s festival, barring accidents.
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