Galopin Des Champs performs once more at Leopardstown | Racing Information

Galopin Des Champs was nearly as good as ever with an enormous success throughout the Savills Chase at Leopardstown.

Willie Mullins’ eight-year-old – winner of the final two Cheltenham Gold Cup renewals – additionally received that first grade final season and lined up undefeated over the obstacles on the Dublin observe.

He was the 5-6 favourite below Paul Townend, however needed to face stablemate Reality To File after being overwhelmed by him whereas ending third on the John Durkan Memorial at Punchestown.

Galopin Des Champs raced all the way in which and arrange his pit early, and though Reality To File launched a chase within the closing phases, he might do little to cease the winner crossing the road with seven and a half lengths forward.

Dwelling By The Lee continues dream run for Joseph O’Brien

Dwelling By Lee regained his Savills Hurdle title in model at Leopardstown, as Joseph O’Brien’s Christmas streak continued apace.

O’Brien’s cost received the race in 2022, however completed fifth of six final 12 months, though he returned in good type this season to win the Lismullen Hurdle in mid-November.

The JJ Slevin-trained 15-8 favourite was produced for his problem to perfection to win by six lengths over Bob Olinger.

In doing so it gave O’Brien a 3rd Grade One over the Christmas interval, following Banbridge on the King George at Kempton Park on Thursday and Solness on the Paddy’s Rewards Membership Chase at Leopardstown on Friday.

Kaid d’Authie places Mullins again on the trail to victory

Willie Mullins’ Christmas fortunes improved when Authie’s Kaid impressed to win the Savills Maiden Hurdle at Leopardstown.

The four-year-old had made only one begin for his powerhouse secure, having completed fifth behind the now-stable Majborough at Auteuil in April final 12 months for earlier connections.

His first race for Mullins and new proprietor JP McManus was unlucky as he fell at Navan in early December, however he nonetheless had a 7-2 probability on his third try over hurdles.

Beneath Paul Townend he regarded snug all through the two-mile, four-furlong affair, staying completely satisfied on a easy half-length victory from Henry de Bromhead’s Koktail Divin.

“He is a wonderful, huge, long-striding horse who has little or no respect for his hurdles and appears like he may very well be extra of a chaser,” mentioned Mullins, who has had a tough time by his requirements through the years. first two days of the festivities. racing interval.

“He is an important hunter and appears much like Majborough. They each cowl an enormous quantity of floor once they gallop.

“I’d say he’ll come again right here for the Dublin Racing Competition and tackle the most effective two-milers after which we’ll see the place he’s at.”