CHELTENHAM, England (Reuters) -Galopin Des Champs romped to victory in the Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday, earning a third success in five years for jockey Paul Townend and trainer Willie Mullins, and a bit of redemption after falling last year.
The 7-5 favourite bided his time before finishing seven lengths ahead of King George winner Bravemansgame (6-1) in second and Conflated (22-1) - whose jockey Davy Russell pulled out minutes before the start - in third.
