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Inothewayurthinkin pleasing Cromwell ahead of Punchestown

Inothewayurthinkin and Mark WalshInothewayurthinkin and Mark Walsh
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Having been slow to come to hand this season, 2025 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Inothewayyourthinkin has been pleasing trainer Gavin Cromwell since finishing third at the festival last month.

Despite being slightly detached in rear early on, the J.P. McManus owned gelding warmed to his task as the race unfolded, staying on nicely under jockey Mark Walsh to reach the frame.

Cromwell said: "He is good. I'm happy with him and please God we get a clear run with him. He is training well and fingers crossed everything goes smooth from here.

"I don't know yet about tactics and will sort that out when the time comes but I suppose given the fact he was jumping out to the right at Cheltenham, going back right-handed should help us.

"In the end he ran a huge race and in one way you'd be delighted with the Gold Cup run, but also very frustrated. He just didn't travel or jump but still put in that performance."

Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes.

About John O'Riordan
John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.