Ireland's Top Horse Racing Contenders for 2024

Galopin Des Champs is set to compete in the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown and faces three rivals, including Fastorslow and Conflated. The race trends suggest that a high-class animal is required to win, with the last 10 winners having Grade 1 form and being back in action within 47 days of their latest outing. In another race at Leopardstown, Jockey Paul Townend's choice, Storm Heart, looks promising after a stable debut win at Punchestown. The G1 Derby Sale Novice Hurdle features several runners from Willie Mullins' stable, including Ballyburn and Absurde. The annual National Coursing Meeting is scheduled at Clonmel Horse-racing track, with Ballymac Sports being the red-hot favorite for the Irish Coursing Oaks. Grangeclare West, a runner from Irish trainer Willie Mullins, is on a winning streak and is set to compete in the Grade One Ladbrokes Novice Chase at Leopardstown.