Today's Savills Chase at Leopardstown pits dual Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs against rising star Fact To File in a thrilling rematch.
Today’s Grade 1 Savills Chase at Leopardstown features a thrilling rematch between dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs and rising star Fact To File.
Galopin Des Champs enters as the reigning champion, having delivered a career-best performance to win last year's Savills Chase by 23 lengths.
The pair faced off in last month’s John Durkan Memorial, where Fact To File triumphed, leaving Galopin in third 2 and 3/4 lengths behind.
However, the reigning champion will be eager to bounce back, stepping up to his favored 3-mile trip after racing over a shorter 2½-mile trip, which is not his optimal distance in the John Durkan.
The pair are currently neck and neck at the top of the betting for the Cheltenham Gold Cup with today's race likely to dictate who will pull ahead as the favourite in March.
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Savills Chase Odds
| Horse | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Galopin Des Champs | 11/10 | 48% |
| Fact To File | 2/1 | 33% |
| Inothewayurthinkin | 9/1 | 10% |
| Heart Wood | 25/1 | 4% |
| I Am Maximus | 25/1 | 4% |
Who is the favourite to win the Savills Chase: GDC or Fact to File?
In the Savills Chase, Galopin Des Champs is the favourite at 11/10 (48% implied chance) with Betway, aiming to bounce back after finishing third in the John Durkan Memorial.
With a stellar record at Leopardstown, including a dominant win in this race last year where he produced one of the most spectacular steeplechase performances at the venue, he is expected to thrive over the longer 3-mile trip and more suitable ground conditions.
Fact To File follows closely at 2/1 (33% implied chance) with the same bookamaker, having impressed with a convincing victory in the John Durkan Memorial, where he defeated Galopin by three lengths.
This rising star is rapidly making a name for himself as a top staying chaser, and though untested on the expected ground, he remains a top class opponent.
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Cheltenham Gold Cup Odds
| Horse | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Galopin Des Champs | 5/2 | 29% |
| Fact To File | 11/4 | 27% |
| Gerri Colombe | 16/1 | 6% |
| Montys Star | 20/1 | 5% |
| Spillanes Tower | 33/1 | 3% |
Galopin Des Champs and Fact To File are currently joint top contenders with almost every bookmaker for the Cheltenham Gold Cup in March.
Their rivalry has heated up after Fact To File defeated Galopin Des Champs in last month's John Durkan Memorial, making him the favourite in the Gold Cup market.
However, today's Savills Chase at Leopardstown could have a significant impact on their positions. If Galopin Des Champs can redeem himself with a strong performance over a more suitable 3-mile trip, he could reaffirm his position as the leading Gold Cup contender.
Having already won the prestigious race twice, in 2023 and 2024 GDC will be going for the hat-trick in March.
