Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Inothewayurthinkin won’t bid for an historic double within the Randox Grand Nationwide at Aintree subsequent month, his coach Gavin Cromwell has introduced.
The JP McManus-owned seven-year-old repaid the religion of his connections after being supplemented for the blue riband with a unbelievable victory below Mark Walsh at Prestbury Park on Friday, powering away from twin Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs on the run-in.
Inothewayurthinkin was the ante-post Grand Nationwide favorite because of this and, within the rapid aftermath of his Gold Cup success, was reduce to a best-priced 3/1 to develop into solely the second horse to win Nationwide Hunt racing’s two most prestigious prizes after Golden Miller, who accomplished the double in 1934.
Nonetheless, after taking just a few days to mull over the choice, Cromwell confirmed on Tuesday morning that his cost won’t line up on this planet’s most well-known steeplechase.
He mentioned: “He is solely a seven-year-old and we have labored onerous on his leaping this season and his leaping has improved an terrible lot.
“We think it’s the right thing to do. It’s all about doing the right thing for the horse.”
With Aintree now off the desk, Inothewayurthinkin might spherical off his season within the Punchestown Gold Cup, however that can also be removed from sure.
“Punchestown is an option, but it’s certainly not for definite,” Cromwell added.
“He’s come out of the race well.”
Ten different horses may also miss Aintree after the most recent affirmation stage, together with Inothewayurthinkin’s Gold Cup rivals Monty’s Star, The Actual Whacker and Gentlemansgame.
After disappointing within the Mares’ Chase, Limerick Lace can also be a non-runner for JP McManus, whereas Envoi Allen – off the again of a seventh consecutive Cheltenham Pageant look – may also not take his probability.
Galvin, Trelawne, Pinkerton, Git Maker and Gericault Roque are the opposite no-shows for the large race on April 5.
