Intothewayaurthinkin denied Gallopin des Champs a famous third golden cup while Gavin Cromwell’s star stole the largest crown at the Cheltenham Festival.
Trained by Gavin Cromwell and riding by Mark Walsh, the seven -year -old was filled for the competition at a cost of £ 25,000 and that decision paid in style for the owner JP McMmanus.
It seemed like 8/13 favorite Galopin des Champs was ready to become the first winner three times since the best friend, but inotheway (15/2) was sailing back and finally he is rightly sprinted at home to win six lengths.
Gallopin des Champs, who broke the heart of Bravemanansgame two years ago and was very strong for Gerri Colombe last year, settled in the middle of the split after Ahoy Senor set the rhythm, but the protective champion was not so good at his early fences.
He survived a intimidation when he was a little stumbled by the fall of Ahoysenor and seemed to be warming in office as he swept the bullet returning home.
However, Mark Walsh was following him in Inthewayurthinkin and his mountain produced an impressive foot twist to clear power.
McMmanus said: “You have to enjoy these moments, they are so long in doing. We have had what when he was a foam, he was educated by (wife) noreen. It is a very exciting time and I will appreciate it.
“I would like to see it again. I don’t think I put it all. But it’s an exciting day.”
“I’m absolutely speechless,” Cromwell said to compete TV. “We have had a lot of trust in this horse. Credit has to go to Keith Donoghue with this horse, he has been part of it all the way.
“He has done all the education and rode it all the way. I’m just excited.
“I was worried about the rhythm of the best field race. He was just hanging there all the time – he was flat.
“He’s a very good horse. Down down the last second I thought we have a good chance, what can you say? Brilliantly brilliant, I’m just excited.
“Excellent Thanksgiving for JP and Noreen (McMmanus) for the confidence to complement it. Great brilliant, they are so good to train. They are great people.”
But there was a sad note for the McMmanus team, with Corbetts Corbetts trained by Emmet Mullis that suffered a fatal damage to his fall in the last second.
A statement from the British Authority of Ringen read: “In our fifth competition of the day, Corbetts Cross was immediately followed by our veterinary professionals, but unfortunately suffered a fatal injury. Our heartfelt condolences are with his connections.”
Walsh: I’m dancing inside!
Walsh removes Cheltenham Golden Cup after winning in inotawayurthinkin
Walsh said: “They went a beautiful gallop, he jumped well, but simply lost the trench down there. I was always on the outside, early in the beginning he lost some fences and I just saw Paul (Town at the Gallop des Champs) was not happy, so I was happy to see him.
“Credit for this Fella, he had to make some growth last year. He won here last year, but Gavin Cromwell is a genius.
“He’s also a housewife, which makes it extra special. I’m dancing inside! Brilliantly brilliant. I can’t believe it.”
