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Slevin backing Banbridge to challenge Galopin Des Champs

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Jockey J J Slevin is confident King George hero Banbridge can give Galopin Des Champs a run for his money in his bid for a third victory in the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Galopin Des Champs is an odds-on favourite to join racing legends like Arkle and Best Mate by becoming a three-time winner of the blue riband at Prestbury Park, after continuing his dominance of the division by completing a hat-trick in the Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown.

Slevin, though, knows what it takes to beat the Willie Mullins-trained superstar, having steered the currently sidelined Fastorslow to successive victories over him in the Punchestown Gold Cup, and believes Banbridge has “as good a chance as anyone” of denying Galopin Des Champs in the Cotswolds.

“Banbridge is a different beast to ride to Fastorslow in that he’s actually a little bit of a lazy racer, whereas Fastorslow would travel around and be there for you whenever you wanted him,” said the County Wexford-born rider.

“Banbridge takes a little bit of warming up to get into it and I think that’s a good thing for a Gold Cup, three-mile-two around Cheltenham and there’s a lot of galloping from the second-last to the line, and the fact that he’s able to win over two miles is massive because he should go through the race easier and jump quicker than your average three-miler.

“We should be landing there doing everything effortlessly and then he either stays or he doesn’t, at the end of the day.

“It’s hard to say you’re going to beat Galopin Des Champs, but do I think he can give him a race? Yes, very much so. My lad is uncomplicated, Paul (Townend) is going to do his thing and we’ll do our thing and see what happens as the race unfolds.

“I think I’ve as good a chance as anyone of beating him at present, looking at the field for the Gold Cup.”

Banbridge (right) on his way to winning the King George VI Chase
Banbridge (right) on his way to winning the King George VI Chase (John Walton/PA)

The journalism graduate missed out on steering Banbridge to big-race success in the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day as he was required to ride at Leopardstown, meaning Galopin Des Champs’ regular partner Townend came in for a plum spare.

Slevin is fully expected to be reunited with Joseph O’Brien’s charge at Cheltenham, however, and feels he has all the attributes to go close – provided underfoot conditions are in his favour.

He added: “He has a very good way of racing and he’s uncomplicated to ride. You can put him anywhere in a race and that’s going to be a big asset to him, as it’s not like a two-mile horse going up to three miles that is running on their nerves for the first mile and winging fences and doing too much.

“Good ground, as everyone knows, is his thing. We haven’t had that for the last two years, but all you need is one dry day and come Gold Cup time, the ground would be fine for Banbridge and I think he could run a big race.”

El Fabiolo in action at Cork
El Fabiolo in action at Cork (Niall Carson/PA)

Having succeeded the retiring Daryl Jacob as retained rider for prominent owners Simon Munir and Isaac Souede early in the new year, Slevin can look forward to sporting the double green on several occasions at Cheltenham next month, with El Fabiolo likely to be among his high-profile rides.

Winner of the Arkle two years ago but disappointingly pulled up after making a bad mistake as a red-hot favourite for the Queen Mother Champion Chase last year, the eight-year-old fell at the second fence in the Dublin Chase at Leopardstown, with Slevin in the saddle for the first time.

Trainer Willie Mullins has since suggested El Fabiolo could step up in trip for a tilt at the Ryanair Chase at the Festival and his rider feels that could be a good move.

“Unfortunately, we didn’t get far enough to really find out what would have happened the other day. It was just one of those things, he got in a bit tight and caught the top of a big fence in Leopardstown and there’s no hiding place,” said Slevin.

“Hopefully he’ll have a little think about what happened to him and go racing with a clearer mind the next day.”

He went on: “When you hear Willie Mullins say something like that (stepping up in trip), you tend not to disagree. I think they had it in the back of their minds from the end of last year maybe. He’s a phenomenal horse and all going well, that could work the oracle for him.

“Honestly, the other day I went out thinking he was the best horse in the race and he probably was the best horse in the race. That is not to say he was going to win, but I felt if he turned up and everything went well, he was the one they would all have to beat.

“You’d be excited about him stepping up in trip and the ball might just hop a bit different for him over two-five.”

On his new role, Slevin added: “It was an honour to be asked by Simon and Isaac when Daryl retired and every day I go into the weighing room and see those colours by my peg, I feel proud.

“They’re great people to work with, they have a great team of horses and great trainers and the big thing is there’s a real team atmosphere to it – everyone is in it together.

“The week is not hugely different. I’m going into Willie Mullins’ a good bit more now and obviously Nigel Twiston-Davies has a few horses and Nicky Henderson as well. It’s great to be able to go over and ride out for those people – for me, it’s pretty cool.”



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Possible Scilly Isles option not ruled out for Impaire Et Passe

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Impaire Et Passe is “ready to roll” next weekend, with Sandown’s Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase entering the equation as a possible alternative to the Dublin Racing Festival.

A winner of nine of his 12 starts, Willie Mullins’ seven-year-old rediscovered the form that saw him score at the Cheltenham Festival in his novice hurdling days when winning hot races at both Aintree and Sandown in the spring last season.

He has continued to thrive since switching to the larger obstacles this term, following up a bloodless chasing bow at Fairyhouse by striking at the highest level at Limerick over Christmas.

Connections have been delighted by his smooth transition between disciplines and are now eyeing further Grade One success at either Leopardstown next Sunday in the Ladbrokes Novice or in Esher a day earlier.

“He’s entered at the Dublin Racing Festival but we might just give him an entry for the Scilly Isles at Sandown, just to give him another option,” said Anthony Bromley, racing manager to owners Simon Munir and Isaac Souede.

“I imagine Willie will stay on home soil, he has five or six in the race and I imagine he will run all of them. He’s got the likes of Ballyburn, Champ Kiely and others in there.

“The entry for Sandown would just give us another option though, then we can have a think about it and decide through the week. He’s ready to roll.”

Bromley added: “I’ve been pleased how he’s been switching off in his races and he’s seeing them out well. He’s been finishing off much better than he ever did over hurdles last season and I think he’s a healthier horse this year – we’re excited to see him out again.”

El Fabiolo has won twice at the Dublin Racing Festival
El Fabiolo has won twice at the Dublin Racing Festival (Niall Carson/PA)

Another of Munir and Souede’s ‘double green’ big guns is El Fabiolo, who has seen his season held up by a training setback but holds an entry for the Ladbrokes Dublin Chase.

However, a defence of the trophy he won at Leopardstown’s popular two-day meeting last year could come too soon for the eight-year-old, who has not been seen since finishing second in a clash with Jonbon at Sandown last April.

“I’m not getting quite the vibe he is going to run, he might be confirmed on Monday or Tuesday and then it all might depend on his next pieces of work,” continued Bromley.

“He’s getting closer to a run, but whether it will be at the Dublin Racing Festival, I’m not quite sure.”

El Fabiolo on the gallops at Closutton
El Fabiolo on the gallops at Closutton (Niall Carson/PA)

Although a winner of the Arkle in 2023, El Fabiolo was a beaten favourite in the Champion Chase at last year’s Cheltenham Festival before also suffering the later reversal at the hands of Jonbon, which leaves connections toying with the idea of stepping up in trip at some stage in the near future.

Bromley added: “I think going up in trip might give him chance to jump a bit better and certainly at Sandown at the end of last season, two miles was putting him on his head a little bit, so I do think we need to think about going up in distance.

“I think for his first run of the season he will stick at two miles because he could be a bit free and he is a quite a bit of puller. We will see, but I do think we’ll try stepping him up at some stage.”

It has of course been a season of slight change for the Munir and Souede team with long-time retained jockey Daryl Jacob retiring and J J Slevin taking over the role.

J J Slevin is now the retained rider for owners Simon Munir and Isaac Souede
J J Slevin is now the retained rider for owners Simon Munir and Isaac Souede (Adam Davy/PA)

Slevin is no stranger to donning the colours of Munir and Souede having guided Intense Raffles to Irish Grand National glory last year, but the owners have been delighted by the fast start he has made to the job in an official capacity.

“It’s been a very smooth transition from Daryl to J J,” said Bromley.

“He had already ridden quite a lot of winners for us anyway, but he has hit the ground running and the horses are running well. He’s already been in the winner’s enclosure at least four or five times since the announcement.

“It’s been seamless and a good marriage so far.”



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Slevin continues in winning form for Munir and Souede

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J J Slevin continued his good start as retained rider for Simon Munir and Isaac Souede when producing Mistergif with a flying finish to take the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase at Fairyhouse.

The Willie Mullins-trained six-year-old showed promise over hurdles last term, finishing fifth in the Supreme and then fourth in Grade One company again at Aintree.

He was the 7-2 third-favourite behind stablemates Tullyhill and Asian Master on his chasing debut but came with a wet sail from well off the pace to overhaul that duo late on.

Mistergif won going away by a length and three-quarters ahead of 6-4 market leader Tullyhill, with 13-8 shot Asian Master a further five and a half lengths back in third.

“I’m delighted, I was delighted to be up on him and it was a good performance,” said Slevin, who prevailed on O’Toole at Ayr in the ‘double green’ colours earlier this month after succeeding Daryl Jacob and was riding his first winner for Mullins here.

“He jumped well bar the third-last, and that was probably my fault. Other than that, he was very good, he settled well.

“He has a bit of class, he’s a nice horse.”

King Alexander was another scorer for Mullins in the SBK Handicap Hurdle, this time with Paul Townend on board.

The seven-year-old was a four-time winner when with Nicky Henderson and was always travelling well on his first start for the Closutton camp, ultimately pulling away for a two-and-a-half-length triumph at 15-8.

Townend said: “He travelled nicely throughout the race and I’d say he enjoyed that ground at that trip. He stayed going well.

“He always travelled well in England, looking at him, and at least he went through with it today. Hopefully he’ll be a nice fun horse.”



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Slevin seals new retained rider role with Ayr double

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J J Slevin got off to a flying start in his new role as retained rider for owners Simon Munir and Isaac Souede when bagging a brace on Al Kalila and O’Toole in the ‘double green’ colours at Ayr.

Slevin was always in control of proceedings on Stuart Crawford’s Irish raider Al Kalila in the Ayr Racecourse Racing Club Only £30 Maiden Hurdle and the 4-6 favourite galloped on strongly to prevail by four and a quarter lengths.

The jockey had to work much harder on stablemate O’Toole in the concluding Golf Inn Prestwick Handicap Hurdle, but the 14-1 chance battled on gamely to edge out Gaillimh A Stor by a head on his first outing for 698 days.

Following Daryl Jacob’s retirement from the saddle at Leopardstown on Sunday, the powerful ownership team have moved swiftly to secure a replacement, with Slevin to ride their runners in both Britain and Ireland.

Slevin has enjoyed a lengthy association with Joseph O’Brien, riding a Grade One double at Leopardstown’s Christmas meeting for the handler aboard Solness and Home By The Lee, but he has also had notable success in the Munir and Souede colours, having partnered Irish Grand National winner Intense Raffles last year.

The jockey told Racing TV: “Obviously I was very lucky over Christmas and I’m delighted to link up with Simon and Isaac to fill Daryl’s boots – they’ll take plenty of filling, so we’ll try our best.

“I’ve been working with Stuart for a long, long time and Simon and Isaac obviously came on board there and I got to know them through that, so even though it is starting a new role, it’s just continuing on with the old really and I’m looking forward to it.”

In an earlier statement posted on X, Munir said: “We are delighted to announce that J J Slevin will be joining Team Double Green with immediate effect. J J’s prime responsibility will be to be our retained jockey in Ireland and England.

“J J has ridden many of our horses in the past, including our Irish Grand National winner Intense Raffles. With Daryl’s retirement, this is a natural progression, having often deputised in the past for Daryl in his absence. Daryl’s continuing role within Team Double Green will ensure a smooth transition.

“We look forward to a long, successful association with J J and welcome him to Team Double Green.”

Munir and Souede also retain Bryony Frost to ride their runners in France.



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J J Slevin succeeds Jacob in plum ‘double green’ role

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J J Slevin has been appointed as retained rider for owners Simon Munir and Isaac Souede.

Following Daryl Jacob’s retirement from the saddle at Leopardstown on Sunday, the ownership team have moved swiftly to secure a replacement, with Slevin to ride runners in their ‘double green’ silks in both Britain and Ireland, starting at Ayr this afternoon.

Slevin has enjoyed a lengthy association with Joseph O’Brien, riding a Grade One double at Leopardstown’s Christmas meeting for the handler aboard Solness and Home By The Lee, but he has also had notable success in the Munir and Souede colours, having partnered Irish Grand National winner Intense Raffles last year.

In a statement posted on X, Munir said: “We are delighted to announce that J J Slevin will be joining Team Double Green with immediate effect. J J’s prime responsibility will be to be our retained jockey in Ireland and England.

“J J has ridden many of our horses in the past, including our Irish Grand National winner Intense Raffles. With Daryl’s retirement, this is a natural progression, having often deputised in the past for Daryl in his absence. Daryl’s continuing role within Team Double Green will ensure a smooth transition.

“We look forward to a long, successful association with J J and welcome him to Team Double Green.”

Munir and Souede also retain Bryony Frost to ride their runners in France.



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Slevin back with a bang on Cottesloe Sunshine at Thurles

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Cottesloe Sunshine was the highlight of a Thurles treble for Joseph O’Brien in the Billy Harney Memorial Irish EBF Mares Novice Hurdle – and a first winner back from injury for J J Slevin.

The 3-1 chance had finished a respectable third behind the improving Hey Sunshine in a similar Listed contest last time out but seemed likely to have to settle for placed honours again on this occasion.

Having taken up the running before the second last, she looked like a sitting duck as Tim Doyle’s Beauforts Storm came cruising up alongside her.

However, to her immense credit, Cottesloe Sunshine battled on gamely and got the verdict by a short head.

It was a big win for the man on board, out injured since October with a broken bone in his foot – and he admitted he found it tough.

“Sharpness, rusty, jumping, position and everything – I found it more difficult than normal today but she is a good staying type of mare who tried hard and jumped well,” said Slevin.

“She is a hardy lady and when the other horse passed me at the last, she stuck out her head again. Joseph is flying and this is unreal.”

He added “I am lucky to be riding at all, as initially the surgeons told me it would be a long, long time. They had even asked had I any rides for Cheltenham (in March), so I replied ‘probably none’, after hearing that!

“It is all down to Jennifer Pugh and Wayne and Gavin in RACE, who have worked unbelievably hard to get me here and it is all down to them.

“I can’t walk but I’m riding something like how I always rode.”

O’Brien was also celebrating when Prairie Dancer (10-1) defied top weight in the Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase and Jeaniemacaroney (6-1) won the Wishing Everyone A Safe & Happy Christmas Handicap Hurdle.

Blue Velvet (4-5 favourite) looked another above average recruit for Willie Mullins, quickening up in fine style to win the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares INH Flat Race.

The trainer said: “She is a nice addition to the mares ranks. She was very green and lazy, so was learning on the job, and to pull it out again in the final 100 yards when the other horse came to her was a great sign.

“She looks like a really nice type and looks another one for the DRF mares’ bumper. Hopefully, then she will go across the water and to Punchestown.”



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Sidelined Slevin sets sights on Fastorslow return

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J J Slevin is aiming to be in the saddle when Fastorslow makes his return to action in the John Durkan Memorial Chase at Punchestown later this month.

The Martin Brassil-trained eight-year-old will be defending his Punchestown crown on November 24, where he looks set for another clash with Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Galopin Des Champs.

Slevin told William Hill: “I’ve been out for five weeks now with injury as I broke a bone in my foot. It’s called the cuboid bone, which is right in the middle of my foot, but I’m on the way back now.

J J Slevin celebrates John Durkan success with trainer Martin Brassil and owner Sean Mulryan
J J Slevin celebrates John Durkan success with trainer Martin Brassil and owner Sean Mulryan (PA)

“On Monday I’m getting it X-rayed again and if that goes well, I can really kick on. I hope to be back riding on November 24 as that’s when Fastorslow will be making his seasonal return in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase, which he won last year on his comeback.

“The physiotherapy has been going well, and the gym has been helping me. I’ve made sure I’ve kept going and not just sat around the house.”

He added of Fastorslow, who has also twice beaten Galopin Des Champs in the Punchestown Gold Cup: “I’m looking forward to him coming back in the John Durkan. You would be hoping he will improve for his return, but you need to have them fairly ready going to the well the first day in a race like that.

“He will just have him boiling over just to start off that day and then build for the rest of the season.”



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Fastorslow too strong for Galopin Des Champs in Punchestown repeat

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Fastorslow repeated his victory of last year as he once again got the better of Galopin Des Champs in the Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup.

Martin Brassil’s charge was a shock 20-1 scorer from the Cheltenham Gold Cup hero 12 months ago, but he went off much shorter odds at 7-2 this time, with Galopin Des Champs 1-2 favourite.

Partnered by J J Slevin, Fastorslow travelled particularly well as Conflated set the early gallop and clearly had plenty still to give as the race began in earnest.

Slevin had his mount in pole position with two fences to jump and while Galopin Des Champs tried to challenge on the run to the last, he never really looked like getting on top.

Fastorslow cleared the last in style and galloped home for a one-and-a-quarter-length win over the dual Cheltenham champion, with King George winner Hewick finishing with real purpose to grab third, beaten a further two and a quarter lengths.

Sean and Bernardine Mulryan own Fastorslow and the former said: “It’s Punchestown, our local track, there is nothing better than this! All our friends and family are here, it’s very special.

“To win it last year was a bit of a shock, but to win it two years in a row is something that can probably never be repeated again. We have to enjoy every second.

“In a lifetime you could have a hundred horses and never have a horse like him.

“Martin is an extraordinary man to care for a horse and had him spot on today.”

Brassil has trained plenty of high-class horses in the past and sent out a Grand National winner in Numbersixvalverde back in 2006, but he is certain Fastorslow is the best he has trained.

He said: “He’s turned up in just as good a shape (as last year) and possibly even better.

“J J said he was running away with him for the first mile.

“He’s the best horse that I’ve ever had.”

JJ Slevin and Martin Brassil with the Punchestown Gold Cup
JJ Slevin and Martin Brassil with the Punchestown Gold Cup (Niall Carson.PA)

The winner had unseated Slevin seven fences from home at Cheltenham and the rider was thrilled to gain compensation, with Fastorslow registering a third career win over Galopin Des Champs having also beaten him in the John Durkan here in December.

Slevin said: “He’s an absolute monster!

“He’s some horse and is by far the best horse I’ve ever ridden.

“He was actually keen for the first mile and I was very worried about that. He had a bit of a go at the first down the back and came out of my hands, but he’s an absolute machine.

“It was a long way home (from Cheltenham) but, at the end of the day, it is a horse race and you have to move on. There’s a lot of people in worse situations.”

Fastorslow was too good for Galopin Des Champs
Fastorslow was too good for Galopin Des Champs (Niall Carson/PA)

Willie Mullins, meanwhile, felt the winner had simply been the better horse on the day.

He said: “Fastorslow is always good this time of the year and around this track. J J gave him a very brave ride, he didn’t wait around for our fellow or anything like that – he went out and took the race by the scruff of the neck and it worked for him.

“Our fellow ran a great race and was staying on at the end, so more power to Fastorslow. It’s great for Sean and Bernardine Mulryan and Martin Brassil.

“Paul (Townend) set out to make the running and the race sort of overtook him. There is no point in forcing a horse to make the running and I don’t think he jumped well enough to make the running either.

“I’m happy with what happened and I think the better horse on the day won the race.”



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Banbridge pips Captain Guinness in Champion Chase thriller

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Banbridge got up in the final stride to deny Captain Guinness a Champion Chase double in a pulsating renewal of the feature event on the opening day of the Punchestown Festival.

Nine runners went to post for the William Hill Champion Chase, with Mares’ Chase runner-up Dinoblue the 11-10 favourite to beat the boys and provide Willie Mullins with a sixth successive victory in this extended two-mile contest.

Henry de Bromhead’s Captain Guinness was bidding to follow up victory in the Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival on his most recent outing and looked likely to do so after taking over from the pacesetting Dysart Dynamo at the top of the home straight under Rachael Blackmore.

Mark Walsh was more vigorous in the saddle in behind aboard Dinoblue and while she did respond to pressure to close in on Captain Guinness at the final fence, she was unable to get on terms.

However, Captain Guinness was then reeled in by Joseph O’Brien’s fast-finishing 6-1 shot Banbridge on the run-in.

The eight-year-old, who had disappointed in a soft-ground Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham, was sporting cheek pieces for the first time over this shorter trip and needed every yard of it to secure top honours by a neck in the hands of J J Slevin, with Dinoblue a further length and a quarter away in third.

“It was a fantastic race, a great two-mile chase, and a fantastic ride from JJ. I’m delighted for Ronnie (Bartlett, owner) and everyone to have a big winner here in Punchestown,” said O’Brien.

J J Slevin and Banbridge after winning at Punchestown
J J Slevin and Banbridge after winning at Punchestown (Niall Carson/PA)

“It wasn’t our day in Cheltenham but we’re delighted to win a big race here today. He’s been a fantastic horse and Ronnie’s patience through the autumn when the ground wasn’t right for us was really what won the race for us today. We were ready to run and had to wait.

“We know what conditions the horse performs on, it’s pretty obvious when you look at all his runs. On better ground, his runs are all very good – and when it gets softer, for whatever reason, he doesn’t perform as well.

“We took the chance at Cheltenham because it’s Cheltenham, but it didn’t work out. We freshened him up to come here and I’m delighted to win a big race with him.”

Bartlett added: “He’s a great horse, it was a great race and he was trained to perfection. It’s going to be a quiet night tonight, early to bed!

“Two or three out, you were thinking he’d maybe be placed, but he showed some turn of foot over the last.”



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Intense Raffles rises to the occasion in Irish National

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Intense Raffles continued his Fairyhouse love affair to hold off the fast-finishing Any Second Now in a thrilling renewal of the BoyleSports Irish Grand National.

Twelve years on from winning the race with Lion Na Bearnai, Thomas Gibney struck gold again courtesy of the Simon Munir and Isaac Souede-owned French import, who has excelled at Fairyhouse in two starts since his transfer from the continent.

Those victories came in the hands of the currently-injured Daryl Jacob, and Jacob’s misfortune was J J Slevin’s gain as he stepped in to also register his second victory in the Easter Monday showpiece aboard the gutsy grey, who showed his star quality with a brilliant round of jumping.

Always travelling powerfully in the hands of Slevin as he tracked the pace set by Frontal Assault, not even a mistake at four out could halt Intense Raffles’ momentum as the six-year-old eased effortlessly to the head of proceedings.

Keen to hold on as long as possible, Slevin waited until after two out to edge the 13-2 scorer’s nose in front and after jumping the last with a narrow advantage he plugged on gamely to the line as Ted Walsh’s veteran and Willie Mullins’ Minella Cocooner were bearing down with every stride.

“He’s a fantastic horse and it’s easy to train good horses like that,” said Gibney.

“Last February was the first time I spoke to them (Munir and Souede) and fair play to the boys.

“It’s very easy for the big owners to go to the big yards, so for them to pick out a small stable like us and give us a horse, kudos to them. That takes a bit of doing and it’s great to repay them.

A big smile from Thomas Gibney with Intense Raffles and J J Slevin
A big smile from Thomas Gibney with Intense Raffles and J J Slevin (Niall Carson/PA)

“When he won here the last time we were just getting to know him and it’s just fallen into place. I could make out like I’m a genius but I’m not really, it’s just the way it worked out – it worked out well.

“I had huge confidence in the horse. People were asking me if I was nervous and hand on my heart I wasn’t because we had huge confidence in him. He’s the best I’ve had.

“He’s just a good horse, when you ride a good horse you just get a feeling that this horse is so much better than the others. That’s the feeling I get on him nearly every day I ride him.

“He’s only six so who knows where he’ll go. It was a dream to win it in 2012, it was so different to today as there was so much expectation today and pressure.”

He added: “I want to say thanks to the staff, it’s a small outfit with my family, my daughters, my wife and a small local team. They are brilliant and it’s great for them, they need it as much as I need it.

“I’m getting hugs and kisses, it feels like a wedding! I’m a Meath man and to win it twice is surreal.

“The two lads (Munir and Souede) are on planes, they were hoping to watch it so I hope they did see it.”



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