PunchestownWed, May 01, 2024

Feature Group 1 Chase. The two-time G1 Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase winning GALOPIN DES CHAMPS (6) was runner-up in this event last year behind FASTORSLOW (5). This eight-year-old showed his best form with a 3.5L success in the showpiece event at Cheltenham (UK) seven weeks ago and looks hard to beat while the latter was a shock winner of this last year then confirmed form attempting the 2m4f G1 John Durkan Memorial Chase here in November and holds every chance. HEWICK (8) finished sixth tackling the 3m1f G1 Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree (UK). Revisits fences and likely to enjoy quicker ground. In the mix. UK entrant CORACH RAMBLER (4) managed a good third behind the main selection at Cheltenham. Formerly won the Grand National however unseated at the first this year. Brings claims if at best.