Galopin Des Champs’ record is one of the most impressive in modern racing. Our profile has all you need to know about the horse, from earnings to major wins.
Since his debut in 2020, Galopin Des Champs has become one of the top competitors in British and Irish horse racing. With numerous major wins in Grade 1 races under his belt, he has earned almost £2million over the course of his career.
If you’re looking for a brief history of his career, look no further: our race record has all you need to know about Galopin Des Champs. From his biggest victories to his next anticipated races, we’ll cover all the key information to help you learn more about this champion horse.
An introduction to Galopin Des Champs
Bred in France and trained in Ireland, Galopin Des Champs is a black gelding horse who debuted on 17th May 2020 at Auteuil. After winning his first race, he was acquired by veteran horse trainer Willie Mullins and moved to Ireland. He’s best known for winning back-to-back Cheltenham Gold Cups in 2023 and 2024, as well as securing three consecutive wins in the Irish Gold Cup from 2023 to 2025.
What is Galopin Des Champs’ race record?
Galopin Des Champs has won more than 60% of the races he’s competed in (at the time of writing, his record stands at 15 wins from 24 races) – along with four second-place finishes and two third-place finishes.
Notably, the nine-year-old excels in Grade 1 chases, especially long-distance races over the three-mile threshold. Though the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons are typically considered to be the high point of his career, seeing him win consecutive Cheltenham Gold Cups, there’s plenty left in the tank going into the latest National Hunt season.
What are Galopin Des Champs’ major wins?
Since winning his first Grade 1 race, placing first in the 2021 Irish Mirror Novice Hurdle, Galopin Des Champs has taken home the top prize at many other major events. Here are some of his most notable victories:
Cheltenham Festival
After he began training with Willie Mullins in 2020, Galopin Des Champs entered his first Cheltenham Festival races in 2021. Since then, he has won three events at the festival, making him one of the most popular competitors in recent years.
Gold Cup
As a two-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, Galopin Des Champs is part of a prestigious club alongside some of the top names in horse racing history. He earned his first victory in the race in 2023, starting as the 7/5 favourite in the Cheltenham betting and finishing with a seven-length lead over Bravemansgame. The next year, he became a back-to-back champion with a three-and-a-half length victory over Gerri Colombe.
In 2025, Galopin Des Champs had the chance to make history by becoming a three-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner. Only four horses have ever reached this milestone. He started the race with odds of 8/13 to win, but eventually placed second, as Inothewayurthinkin finished with a lead of six lengths.
Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle
Galopin Des Champs’ first Cheltenham victory, as well as his first win for Willie Mullins, was in the 2021 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle.
Other events
It’s just not Cheltenham that has seen Galopin Des Champs claim major wins, as he has finished first in races across the National Hunt calendar. Here are some of his other notable victories:
Irish Gold Cup
As a three-time winner of the Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown, Galopin Des Champs is one of the most successful horses in the race’s history. He claimed his first victory in 2023, followed by wins in 2024 and 2025. This made him the first horse since Florida Pearl in 2001 to win three consecutive editions of the race
Savills Chase
In the same years that he won his Cheltenham Gold Cup races, Galopin Des Champs claimed two victories in the Savills Chase at Leopardstown. His first-place finishes in 2023 and 2024 made him the first multiple-time winner since Beef Or Salmon won his second title in 2004.
What is Galopin Des Champs’ next race?
It’s likely that Galopin Des Champs will compete in the 2026 Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown, hoping to secure a historic fourth consecutive win. Fans can also expect to see Galopin Des Champs at the 2026 Cheltenham Gold Cup, as he’ll be looking to make up for his 2025 second-place finish.
Who owns Galopin Des Champs?
Galopin Des Champs’ owner is Mrs Audrey Turley, who is estimated to have earned more than €1 million over the last five National Hunt seasons due to his success. Her racing silks feature a distinctive yellow and brown colour combination and a quartered design, making her horses easily identifiable on the racecourse.
Who is Galopin Des Champs’ trainer?
The iconic Irish horse trainer Willie Mullins began training Galopin Des Champs shortly after his 2020 debut. Mullins is one of the most successful trainers in Cheltenham history, with more than 100 winners to his name at the festival. Galopin Des Champs is his second Gold Cup-winning horse, after he trained Al Boum Photo to consecutive victories in 2019 and 2020.
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