Racing

Fact To File clear Gold Cup favourite after exciting Durkan finish signals changing of the guard

Willie Mullins star beats Spillane’s Tower by half a length with reigning dual-Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs in third

Fact To File and jockey Mark Walsh (number 2) on their way to winning the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase on Sunday. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Fact To File and jockey Mark Walsh (number 2) on their way to winning the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase on Sunday. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Brian O'Connor
Sun Nov 24 2024 - 19:00 • 4 MIN READ

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Brian O'Connor

Brian O'Connor

Brian O'Connor is the racing correspondent of The Irish Times. He also writes the Tipping Point column