PunchestownSun, November 26, 2023

A classy renewal to the G1 John Durkan Memorial where this years G1 Cheltenham Gold Cup hero GALOPIN DES CHAMPS (5) rates a top chance.The seven-year-old was an easy winner of this race last year on seasonal return and could prove hard to beat once more.FASTORSLOW (4) overcame the main selection by 2.25L tackling the 1m6f G1 Punchestown Gold Cup here in April.Main danger on that evidence.BLUE LORD (3) is another former G1 chase winner who ran well taking on the top level at this track during April when third over 2m.Makes for appeal.ASTERION FORLONGE (2) looks next best