'I think he's progressed' - Gavin Cromwell expecting improved showing from Inothewayurthinkin in Savills Chase

Galopin Des Champs (right): had to settle for second in Gold Cup

Inothewayurthinkin: The seven-year-old defeated Galopin Des Champs for the first time in last season's Gold CupCredit: Getty Images

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Gavin Cromwell believes this year's Gold Cup winner Inothewayurthinkin has progressed since his run in the John Durkan and is not ruling out the possibility of downing the mighty Galopin Des Champs once again in the Savills Chase at Leopardstown.

Galopin Des Champs looks set to make his reappearance in the Savills on Sunday week after a setback ruled him out of the John Durkan last month.

This year's running of the Punchestown Grade 1 saw Gaelic Warrior blow the field apart with a relentless front-running performance, with only Fact To File able to keep tabs on the leader but ultimately falling short by a neck.

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Denis HarneyReporter

Published on 18 December 2025inIreland

Last updated 16:51, 18 December 2025

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