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I have not had chance to watch a replay of the race, so I don't know if Ahoy Senor fall impeded Galopin in any way ?

However, I doubt whether it made any difference to the result. Over the years I believe, there have been very few horses that have been able to travel at speed, and still get up the Cheltenham Hill. Galopin is one that can, but even he is better suited to 3 miles on soft at Leopardstown.

I also think age is important, with Inothewayurthinkin being a 7 year old, as Galopin was when he first won the Gold Cup. Inothewayurthinkin could go on to win the race, on a number of occasions, providing he can stay injury free.

[QUOTE="Alex, post: 2696567, member: 68386"] I have not had chance to watch a replay of the race, so I don't know if Ahoy Senor fall impeded Galopin in any way ? However, I doubt whether it made any difference to the result. Over the years I believe, there have been very few horses that have been able to travel at speed, and still get up the Cheltenham Hill. Galopin is one that can, but even he is better suited to 3 miles on soft at Leopardstown. I also think age is important, with Inothewayurthinkin being a 7 year old, as Galopin was when he first won the Gold Cup. Inothewayurthinkin could go on to win the race, on a number of occasions, providing he can stay injury free. [/QUOTE]

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