Will he stay the Gold Cup trip? Galopin Des Champs' pedigree in focus

Galopin Des Champs and Paul Townend jump the water at the 2022 Cheltenham FestivalCredit: Edward Whitaker

The biggest question remaining about Galopin Des Champs ahead of the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup next Friday seems to be whether he will stay the exacting three-and-a-quarter-mile trip.

Just as evidence from his racing career is encouraging without being conclusive, much the same can be inferred from his pedigree.

The French-bred is by some way the best product from the small crops offered by Timos; in fact, the only other runner for the sire of much note at all is Galopin Des Champs’ own sister Flute Des Champs.

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Published on 9 March 2023inBloodstock

Last updated 16:35, 9 March 2023

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