Overview
- Willie Mullins disclosed a minor setback over the past couple of weeks that may rule out Galopin Des Champs' planned reappearance in the John Durkan at Punchestown.
- He said he will not rush preparations and that one fewer outing this autumn would not harm the horse's campaign.
- If Punchestown is missed, Mullins named Leopardstown at Christmas or Tramore on New Year's Day as likely starting points.
- Mullins added the horse seems fine now after missing a few days, indicating the issue was short-term.
- Galopin Des Champs is a dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner with 16 victories and signed off last season by winning the Punchestown Gold Cup by 22 lengths.