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06 Sept 2025

Legendary Carlow horse set for homecoming following back-to-back Cheltenham Gold Cup wins

Galopin Des Champs with trainer Willie Mullins will make a Carlow homecoming following last weeks huge victory in the Cheltenham Gold Cup

Legendary Carlow horse set for homecoming following back-to-back Cheltenham Gold Cup wins

Galopin Des Champs following the Cheltenham Gold Cup win, Photo: Sportsfile

Carlow horse racing legends, Willie Mullins and Galopin Des Champs, will be making a Carlow homecoming follow the huge back-to-back Cheltenham Gold Cup wins.

Taking place Tuesday March 19th starting from the Lord Bagenal Inn in Leighlinbridge, Carlow at 5:30 pm, the two time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs along with owners Audrey, Greg, and Sarah Turley, trainer Willie Mullins and jockey Paul Townend will parade through the village of Leighlinbridge. 

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