Galopin Des Champs Wins First Punchestown Gold Cup

Galopin Des Champs produced a ascendant to show to triumph a first Punchestown Gold Cup.

Jockey Paul Townend led Galopin Des Champs arsenic he vanished 22 lengths up of second-placed Spillane's Tower.

It proved to beryllium 3rd clip fortunate for nan Willie Mullins trained 5-6 favourite, who doubly vanished 2nd down Fastorslow successful nan past 2 years of this race.

Mullins, who besides enjoyed 2 daze victories connected Tuesday, picked up different 2 wins successful nan day's different Grade One contests.

In nan Novice Hurdle, Cheltenham victor and 13-8 favourite Jasmin De Vaux edged retired Aintree victor Honesty Policy by half a magnitude successful a thrilling finale.

Jasmin De Vaux, ridden by Townend, recovered from a correction connected nan last hurdle to move up earlier nan line.

In nan Champions Bumper, nan 11-8 favourite Bambino Fever vanished clear of Switch From Diesel successful second.