Galopin Des Champs headlines another tremendous looking line-up for the Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup on Wednesday, where the field of eight also includes old rival Fastorslow, as well as Hewick and a fascinating contender in Corach Rambler.

Willie Mullins and Audrey Turley’s dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner is bidding to emulate Sizing John in securing a calendar Gold Cup treble, having also won the Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown in February.