Mullins with Five Hopes as Gold Cup Dominates Day Two of Punchestown Festival

Clan Des Obeaux is hoping to retain the Gold Cup crown in Kildare.

It's Ladbrokes Gold Cup day this evening at the Punchestown Festival.

Clan Des Obeaux bids to retain the title with nine runners declared for the race, including five for Willie Mullins. Of that quintet, the Paul Townend mount Allaho leads the overall betting.

Minella Indo, who finished second at this year's Cheltenham Gold Cup and won last year's race, will represent trainer Henry De Bromhead in this evening's feature.

He's very happy with Minella Indo’s form after a couple of disappointing runs earlier in the season:

The first of an eight-race card at the Kildare track is off at 3.40pm, with the Gold Cup going to post at 5.55pm.

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