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.

Galopin Des Champs proved he was still the top dog in the staying chase division with a scintillating performance in the Grade 1 Savills Chase at Leopardstown.

Galopin Des Champs proved he was still the top dog in the staying chase division with a scintillating performance in the Grade 1 Savills Chase at Leopardstown.

Martin Brassil’s stable star will not line-up in the Grade 1 Savills Chase at Leopardstown on Thursday due to testing ground conditions.

Martin Brassil's stable star will not line-up in the Grade 1 Savills Chase at Leopardstown on Thursday due to testing ground conditions.