FEATURE BOODLES
“To be here with a live chance of emulating one of the most decorated horses of all time is phenomenal,”
the outcome, the most important thing is that he comes home safely. Ready to emulate the greats of the past, Audrey’s thoughts drift back to her first memory of horse racing – watching Arkle’s third Gold Cup victory aboard a rocking horse. To now be in a position of possibly witnessing her horse achieve the same feat is nothing short of surreal. “To be here with a live chance of emulating one of the most decorated horses of all time is phenomenal,” One thing the Turleys will be looking for is a rainbow in the sky. For the last two years, one has been present on the morning of the Gold Cup. Should the stars align, whether by fate or design, Galopin Des Champs could join an exclusive club of equine icons. In this pursuit, Boodles, a brand synonymous with impeccable craftsmanship, quality, and excellence, perfectly mirrors the essence of this journey. It will be an extraordinary, rare, and treasured moment that lifts the sport to unparalleled heights, a once-in-a-generation story of greatness.
grateful to those involved in writing this chapter. They are quick to credit Adam Connolley, who has a tremendous rapport with the horse, having looked after and ridden him since day one, and of course Paul Townend, “a match made in heaven”. Trainer Willie Mullins, needs little introduction as one of the most decorated trainers of the modern era, but he is on the cusp of writing his chapter in the sport should Galopin Des Champs return victorious in March. One more Gold Cup success would put the County Carlow handler on a record-equalling total of five, alongside Arkle’s trainer, Tom Dreaper. Having handled horses like Florida Pearl, Al Boum Photo, State Man, Hurricane Fly, and Faugheen, this could be, in his words, the “best horse he has trained” – a defining moment in an already fabulous career. As the 2025 Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup approaches, the Turleys remain cautiously optimistic. They know how fortunate they are. “We are just so grateful to have a horse like him. It’s a pinch me moment.” Whatever
the Randox Health Grand National, these accomplishments echoed the achievements of Tommy Cullinan in 1930. In keeping with the spirit of excellence, Boodles has continued to solidify its deep connection with the sport by taking on the special design role of the Randox Grand National trophy. This year’s design reflects the challenges of the iconic Grand National course, incorporating elements like a molecular structure and DNA helix to symbolise the sixteen jumps. The green malachite base ties to Boodles’ roots, while delicate diamonds add signature elegance. Back to the immediate, and when Galopin Des Champs steps onto the racecourse, Audrey Turley ensures she is wearing her own Boodles showpiece, a necklace she was gifted after his Gold Cup triumph. Her relationship with Boodles is a natural extension of her connection to racing. The necklace, with its exquisite detailing, reflects the beauty of the sport while also serving as a reminder of her journey with the horse. Audrey and her husband, Greg, are deeply
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