2023 has so far been a memorable year for Galopin Des Champs and legendary Irish Jockey Ruby Walsh believes he could go on to re-write the history books.
The Willie Mullins trained horse has won both the Irish and Cheltenham Gold Cups this year and Walsh reckons he could end up being the greatest ever.
However, Galopin Des Champs is due to come up against succesful stablemate Hewick in the upcoming Punchestown Festival and Walsh seems to have learned his lesson about casting doubt over Hewick's chances. Speaking to Paddy Power’s ‘Punters’ Panel - Punchestown Edition, Walsh said, "I’m never again opposing Hewick, I feel my days of opposing Hewick are finished.