Will double champion Galopin Des Champs lastly meet his rival within the Cheltenham Gold Cup?
This is without doubt one of the huge speaking factors between Matt Chapman and Paddy Brennan within the second episode of Unbridled.
The Willie Mullins duo will dominate subsequent March’s occasion, with an general Reality To File score of 5/2, forward of the defending champions at 7/2.
The pair met for the primary time within the John Durkan race at Punchestown final weekend, beating Gold Cup rivals Spilane’s Tower and Fastorslow, And Galopin Des Champs was a contender till the very finish, shifting into third place.
Matt questioned how huge the mark was for March’s prolonged three-and-a-quarter-mile check, however Paddy was definitely taken by the winner.
Reality To File (close to) vs. Galopin Des Champs in John Durkan
“Reality To File is the horse that basically stood out this weekend,” Brennan mentioned. “I believe he is an unbelievable animal, he does issues with such ease.
“All roads result in gold. I used to be blown away by him.”
Chapman wasn’t so fast to take his eyes off the defending champion. He mentioned: “John Durkan’s general takeaway after the match was that it was probably the most wonderful matches we have ever seen, together with Reality To File, Spillane’s Tower, Galopin Des Champs and Fastorslow.
“It is nice to see all of them coming collectively however I believe it is uncommon that everybody is utilizing the two-and-a-half mile race as the important thing trial for the three mile two furlong lengthy distance race.
“Whereas I utterly perceive it is a incredible horse race, it is filled with horses that have not run the race they need to have run. I do not suppose that provides you something about what occurred within the Cheltenham Gold Cup clues.
“Stamina is vital for Garoppin Deschamps however stamina is one thing he does not want in John Durkan. Give him three and a half at Cheltenham and he’ll get away with all of it.
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“You are dealing with among the best Gold Cup winners on the planet and he isn’t outdated, he is solely eight years outdated and he’ll be 9 subsequent 12 months. Technically he ought to be in his prime.”
Brennan responded: “However he did not submit the info in 2023.
“To be on the prime of Gold Cup racing, you might have to have the ability to win in all types of races.
“The very fact report has gained over three miles so we just about knew he was going to remain. I’ve little question about it.
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“At John Durkan, you set everybody on a degree enjoying discipline.
“We all know that Garopin Deschamps is best and he is working nicely, however I am not going to show info into paperwork. He ticks each field.
“While you go up the hill like Galopin Des Champs did twice to win the Gold Cup, the third time it’s a must to be a horse.
“For a brand new imposter like Reality To File, I believe it is going to be lots simpler and he has what it takes to win the Gold Cup.”
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