We fall victim to looking ahead too much in this game,” said Paul Townend after riding Galopin Des Champs to victory in the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup, in front of a crowd of 18,297 at Leopardstown.

“On cloud nine at the moment, the horses are running ... Handicap Hurdle for owner/trainer Michael ‘Tricksy’ Barry and jockey John Shinnick. Paul Townend registered consecutive wins wearing Galopin ...

The nine-year-old will renew rivalry with several horses who ... Handicap Hurdle for owner/trainer Michael ‘Tricksy’ Barry and jockey John Shinnick. Paul Townend registered consecutive wins wearing ...

I've ridden at Leopardstown all my life and never experienced that,' jockey Townend explained. 'Over the fourth last ditch, I heard the roar. I thought Ireland had scored a try!' ...

A win would take the nine-year-old closer to being Mullins’ most successful horse ever in terms of ... at Leopardstown would move the Audrey and Greg Turley owned gelding to within reach of ...

Galopin Des Champs took his perfect steeplechasing record at Leopardstown to seven from seven with another magnificent ...

Victory in the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown would take the nine-year-old's career earnings to almost €2 million ...

Galopin Des Champs was given a hero's welcome after a brilliant performance to claim a third Irish Gold Cup at Day One of the ...