Inothewayurthinkin withdraws from Grand National race

Inothewayurthinkin, the favorite for this year's Grand National, will not participate in the £1 million race. The horse, trained by Gavin Cromwell, recently won the prestigious Gold Cup but will instead focus on the upcoming Punchestown Festival. The decision comes just three weeks after his victory at Cheltenham. Fans and bettors are disappointed, as many had high hopes for the seven-year-old's performance at Aintree. In the past, owner JP McManus faced a tough experience when his horse Synchronised was injured during the race after winning the Gold Cup in 2012. This could have influenced the choice to withdraw Inothewayurthinkin. On paper, Inothewayurthinkin was in a strong position for the Grand National, rated significantly better than when the weights were first announced. His impressive win at Cheltenham showed he could handle the demands of the Aintree course. Cromwell expressed that the decision was made with the horse's wellbeing in mind. He mentioned that running the horse at this age could be too much too soon. The team is now considering participation in the Punchestown Gold Cup at the end of April. The betting odds have changed with this news, as many were counting on Inothewayurthinkin's performance at Aintree. The horse's win in the Gold Cup remains a highlight for Cromwell and his team.