I would think that the fact that he’s won two Gold Cups on Galopin might play a part in his decision.
But the old champ was well beaten on Sunday, so who’s to say that Townend wouldn’t change his mind next time?
I personally believe that Garlic Bread has a better chance of winning the Ryanair, which is beginning to look really weak, than the Gold Cup.
Getting back to the matter at hand, Haiti Couleurs jumps, stays and will have arguably the best jockey in the race on his back. Anyone who is writing off his chances at this stage is talking nonsense.