WILLIE Mullins was blown away by what he described as “one of the best performances I have ever seen at Leopardstown” as Galopin Des Champs further cemented his position as one of the great staying chasers of the 21st century with a scintillating Savills Chase success.

The highly anticipated rematch between Fact To File and the dual Cheltenham Gold Cup hero delivered in spades as a contest, with the rising star trying his best to test the reigning champion but coming up short against a display of pure brilliance and power.