JP McManus's Gold Cup Dream: Galopin Des Champs Aims for Historic Third Win at Cheltenham Festival 2025
Galopin Des Champs Targets Historic Third Cheltenham Gold Cup

Horse racing powerhouse JP McManus has set the equestrian world abuzz, confirming his superstar chaser, Galopin Des Champs, is firmly on course for a historic tilt at the 2025 Cheltenham Gold Cup.

The legendary owner's ambition is clear: to secure a record-equalling third victory in jump racing's blue riband event, a feat not achieved since the immortal Best Mate in 2004.

The Road to a Historic Third Gold Cup

Following a dominant performance last season, where he convincingly saw off the challenge of a fresh Galopin Des Champs, the racing world is watching his every move. McManus revealed the champion is currently enjoying a summer break at his state-of-the-art training complex in Newmarket before preparations for the new season begin in earnest.

"He's in the field at the moment, relaxing," McManus stated, highlighting the careful, long-term planning that goes into managing a horse of this calibre. "He'll come in during the next month to six weeks and Willie [Mullins] will then get him ready for the coming season."

A Carefully Mapped Campaign

The racing calendar for the star chaser is already taking shape. His campaign is expected to mirror last year's successful road to Cheltenham, likely beginning with a run in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase in December.

This will serve as the perfect springboard for his primary objective: a third consecutive win in the Cheltenham Gold Cup in March 2025. This meticulous planning underscores the dedication of the entire team, from owner JP McManus to trainer Willie Mullins, to sporting immortality.

The Weight of History and Expectation

The quest for a third Gold Cup is one of the most difficult challenges in National Hunt racing. The pressure will be immense, not just on the horse, but on the legendary training duo of Willie and Patrick Mullins.

Yet, with his breathtaking jumping and formidable stamina, Galopin Des Champs has already proven he possesses the heart of a true champion. The racing public is already counting down the days to see if this magnificent horse can cement his legacy among the all-time greats.