Galopin Des Champs: the next Kauto Star? Ruby Walsh and our betting editor give their views

The Boylesports Gold Cup Novice Chase (Grade 1) won by Galopin Des Champs and Paul TownendFairyhouse.Photo: Patrick McCann/Racing Post17.04.2022

Galopin Des Champs: 'He has everything you would want in a staying chaser'Credit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

Galopin Des Champs has swept all before him since arriving at Willie Mullins' yard and looks set to be the shortest-ever priced favourite in the Irish Gold Cup on Saturday on his first run in a three-mile chase. Is he the next Kauto Star or does he still have a fair amount to prove?

Ruby Walsh: 'There was always something about him'

I've always loved Galopin Des Champs. There was just something about him that made him stand out from a very early stage in Closutton.

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Published on 3 February 2023inPreviews

Last updated 19:32, 3 February 2023

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Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup (Grade 1)7 ran

1st
4Galopin Des Champs
fav30/100
2nd
6Stattler
11/2
3rd
3Fury Road
18/1