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Galopin Des Champs efficiently defended his Cheltenham Gold Cup crown in one other victory for high Irish coach Willie Mullins on Friday.
CHELTENHAM, England: Galopin Des Champs efficiently defended his Cheltenham Gold Cup crown in one other victory for high Irish coach Willie Mullins on Friday.
Under jockey Paul Townend, the ten-11 favourite Galopin Des Champs drew into the lead on the second-to-final fence and galloped powerfully up the hill in entrance of Gerri Colombe with Corach Rambler third.
Mullins and Townend mixed for his or her fourth Gold Cup victory following Al Boum Photo’s again-to-again triumphs in 2019 and 2020 and Galopin Des Champs’ win over Bravemansgame a 12 months in the past on the prestigious horse racing jumps assembly.
L’Homme Presse and Gerri Colombe couldn’t final with Galopin Des Champs approaching the final fence with a transparent benefit earlier than ending three-and-a-half lengths away from Gordon Elliott-trained Gerri Colombe.
Galopin Des Champs’ closest rival was the free Fastorslow, who misplaced his rider on the seventh-to-final fence.
“I just think he put himself in the superstar category, to do what he did the way that he did it — that loose horse there — and Paul was just so positive on him,” Mullins informed ITV.
“The loose horse was the only concern. Paul was in the position that he wanted to be in. He just seemed to be traveling easy on him all the time.”
The Irishman secured a milestone one centesimal Cheltenham win this week. He’s eyeing three in a row for Galopin Des Champs.
“I’d have to say we’re coming back next year, try and win a third one if we can. He has the ability to do it,” Mullins mentioned.
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