Willie Mullins officially became the first Irish-based British champion trainer since Vincent O’Brien 70 years ago when El Fabiolo finished runner-up in the Grade 1 Celebration Chase at Sandown.

Galopin Des Champs made it back-to-back wins in the Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday with a commanding success.

Galopin Des Champs made it back-to-back wins in the Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday with a commanding success.

Paul Townend understandably cannot wait to be reunited with Galopin Des Champ as the pair bid to land back-to-back Cheltenham Gold Cups.

Gordon Elliott reported his Cheltenham Gold Cup hopeful Gerri Colombe to be 'in good form' when speaking to the media from his County Meath stable this morning but was also realistic about the task, he faces in toppling current market leader Galopin Des Champs.