Two-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs dies at age 10
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 5:51 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Galopin Des Champs, the winner of the 2023 and 2024 Cheltenham Gold Cup, died Tuesday following an accident in a field. The 10-year-old gelding was retired by his connections less than a week before the incident occurred. Trainer Willie Mullins’ team discovered the horse with a severe injury to his near front leg during a morning exercise session. Veterinary assessment at the scene confirmed the damage was extensive and irreparable. Ruby Walsh confirmed the death, noting that the horse could not be saved despite immediate medical attention. In addition to his two Cheltenham Gold Cup victories, the horse secured three Irish Gold Cup wins at Leopardstown during his career.
- •Galopin Des Champs died at age 10 following an accident in a field.
- •The horse suffered an irreparable injury to his near front leg.
- •The death occurred less than a week after the horse was officially retired.
- •He was a two-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner and three-time Irish Gold Cup winner.
- 5:51 PMYahoo Sports — Two-time Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs dies
- 5:50 PMBBC Sport — Two-time Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs dies days after retiring
"Two-time Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Galopin Des Champs has died from injuries sustained in an accident in a field less than a week after being retired by connections.
"Two-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs dies aged 10, less than a week after retiring.
"Two-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs dies aged 10, less than a week after retiring.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 5:51 PMTwo-time Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs dies
Two-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs dies aged 10, less than a week after retiring.
- BBC SportSep 1, 2026, 5:50 PMTwo-time Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs dies days after retiring
Two-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs dies aged 10, less than a week after retiring.
- Sky Sports—Dual Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs dies aged 10
Two-time Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Galopin Des Champs has died from injuries sustained in an accident in a field less than a week after being retired by connections.
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