Galopin Des Champs seeks historic third Gold Cup win

Galopin Des Champs aims to make history by becoming the first horse since Best Mate to win the Gold Cup three times. He faces eight opponents, including Inothewayurthinkin, who previously finished behind him. Rachael Blackmore achieved a notable double on Thursday, winning the Stayers’ Hurdle with Bob Olinger at 8-1. This victory marked her first win in this event, adding to her success in the Mares’ Novice Hurdle. Willie Mullins's Fact To File won the Ryanair Chase, enhancing the form of the Irish Gold Cup. Mullins noted the victory was surprising but expected, as the horse was not intended to compete in the Gold Cup this year.