Cheltenham Gold Cup results LIVE: Inothewayurthinkin claims victory as horse suffers fatal injury
Paul Townend and Galopin des Champs were denied a historic hat-trick in the Gold Cup, as Inothewayurthinkin claimed glory in the race of the week at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival
Galopin Des Champs was denied a historic third successive Cheltenham Gold Cup as Inothewayurthinkin triumphed in the race of the week.
With history on the line, Galopin Des Champs, Paul Townend and Willie Mullins were denied by a sensational ride as jockey Mark Walsh marshalled the Gavin Patrick Cromwell-trained seven-year-old to an emphatic win.
“I'm dancing inside,” said Walsh. “I can't believe it. He jumped well, just missed the ditch. Paul [Townend on Galopin Des Champs] was on my outside and early on, he missed a few fences and I just thought he wasn't happy. This boy [Inothewayurthinkin] has had to grow up over the last year. Gavin Cromwell is a genius having him spot on for today. I'm delighted.”
On a day of upsets with plenty of other fascinating contests, the 100/1 shot Poniros pulled off the biggest shock of the week by winning the JCB Triumph Hurdle in the opening race of the day, while the Grade 1 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle saw another Mullins-Townend triumph with Jasmin De Vaux taking victory.
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3.20: Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle odds
We’ve nearly reached the pinnacle of the week - the Gold Cup. One race to go before that kicks off at 4pm.
It’s the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle, at 3.20pm. A Grade 1 race over three miles, with 12 hurdles.
Here’s what the betting looks like as Henry De Bromhead has the sole mare in the race, The Big Westerner, as the favourite, while Jasmin De Vaux is Willie Mullins’s best shot with Paul Townend aboard:
- The Big Westerner 4/1
- Jasmin De Vaux 5/1
- Jet Blue 6/1
- Wingmen 8/1
- Derryhassen Paddy 10/1
- Wendigo 11/1
- Argento Boy 14/1
- Intense Approach 14/1
- Ballybow 14/1
- Sounds Victorius 22/1
- Ma Shantou 28/1
- Flicker Of Hope 33/1
- Fishery Lane 40/1
- Jax Junior 50/1
- Yellow Car 50/1
- Port Joulain 50/1
- Inn At The Park 50/1
- First Confession 66/1
- Nativehill 66/1
- Jigs Forge 125/1
Disbelief in Dublin after Poniros shock
Fair to say that Poniros winning the JCB Triumph Hurdle earlier today at 100/1 was a dream for the bookies.
Certainly the punters in the Paddy Power fanzone in Dublin were left dismayed as he beat the favourites.
Dinoblue wins the Paddy Power Mares’ Chase
Willie Mullins now has more winners at this year’s Cheltenham Festival than every British trainer combined... Ireland’s dominance in the Prestbury Cup over GB showing no signs of slowing down.
The faller, Allegorie De Vassy, as is rider Paul Townend, which is good news.
Here’s jockey Mark Walsh talking about Dinoblue’s triumph
2.40: Paddy Power Mares’ Chase result
Dinoblue timed that move perfectly - looked to be pulling away approaching the last, took it well and then Allegorie De Vassy falling ensured it was a fait accompli.
Winner) Dinoblue (6/4F), 2) Brides Hill (9/2), 3) Shecouldbeanything (12/1)
2.40: Paddy Power Mares’ Chase result
Dinoblue with a couple of length lead coming up to the last and Allegori de Vassy falls! Clatters the fence and is down.
It’s an easy run hom now for the favourite Dinoblue, who wins the Paddy Power Mares’ Chase in style. A first festival win after a couple of second spots.
Second for Brides Hill and third for Shecouldbeanything
2.40: Paddy Power Mares’ Chase
Brides Hill positions herself on the outside but Dinoblue presses Allegorie De Vassy in the lead. These two look likely to contest the win. Neck and neck up to the second last
2.40: Paddy Power Mares’ Chase
Three to go now and it’s still Allegorie De Vassy continuing to lead but Dinoblue is only a length or so back - well placed.
Mayhem Mya at a huge price running well.
2.40: Paddy Power Mares’ Chase
Still Allegorie De Vassy from Dinoblue as the class of the field taking up the running. Fontaine Collonges falling back now.
Over the water jump for the first time and they all take it cleanly
2.40: Paddy Power Mares’ Chase
Allegorie De Vassy making the early running with Dinoblue already up to second and Limerick Lace also well placed. Brides Hill also looks comfortable. The front of the market at the front of the race
No fallers over the first few fences and a decent pace with the backmarkers strung out.
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