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Fact To File (R) is favoured to retain his crown

Mullins mob-handed in stacked John Durkan field

There may be no Galopin Des Champs, but Willie Mullins still holds a formidable hand in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase, with defending champion Fact To File and Gaelic Warrior set to go head-to-head on Sunday.

Racing • 22 Nov

Galopin Des Champs was an 18 length winner for jockey Paul Townend (L) and trainer Willie Mullins (R) in his last race, at Fairyhouse in April

Gaolpin Des Champs heads field for John Durkan

Cheltenham Gold Cup favourite Galopin Des Champs is the star name among eight horses confirmed for the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase on Sunday.

Racing • 06 Dec 22

Allaho, with Patrick Mullins up, jumps the last on their way to winning the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Steeplechase at Punchestown

Updated Punchestown: Allaho leads home Mullins 1-2-3 in Durkan

Allaho led home a one-two-three for Willie Mullins in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase.

Racing • 05 Dec 21

Frost takes the mount on Franco De Port, whose high-class novice form includes a Grade One win at Leopardstown last Christmas

Bryony Frost booked for Franco De Port by Mullins

Bryony Frost will have a ride for Willie Mullins on Sunday as the champion trainer prepares a seven-strong team for the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase.

Racing • 03 Dec 21

Min winning the Ryanair at Cheltenham last March

Min to face seven in John Durkan hat-trick bid

Min is set to face seven rivals in his bid for a record third victory in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase.

Racing • 04 Dec 20

Sizing John and Robbie Power winning the John Durkan in 2017

Harrington: Sizing John ready to go after long lay-off

2017 Gold Cup hero Sizing John returns to action on New Year's Eve after a two-year absence when he lines up in the Bet With Tote At Punchestown Hurdle.

Racing • 30 Dec 19

Mullins plays strong hand in John Durkan

Min is set to face eight rivals when he bids for back-to-back victories in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase.

Racing • 06 Dec 19

Elliott delighted with Shattered Love condition

Gordon Elliott could not be happier with Shattered Love as the mare faces only four rivals in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase on Sunday.

Racing • 08 Dec 18

Sizing John may have a gallop at Leopardstown prior to his Gold Cup defence

Sizing John now 'chugging along' as Gold Cup day nears

Jessica Harrington is confident Sizing John will bounce back to his best when he defends his crown in the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Racing • 27 Feb 18

Sizing John was an impressive winner of the Durkan Chase

Leopardstown Chase now on Sizing John's agenda

Sizing John will not take up his entry in the 32Red King George VI Chase at Kempton on St Stephen's Day and will now be aimed at the Leopardstown Chase over Christmas.

Racing • 12 Dec 17

The threat of snow has forced officials into a morning inspection

Punchestown call morning inspection

Sunday's meeting at Punchestown will have to pass an 8am inspection if it is to go ahead.

Racing • 09 Dec 17

John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase