Inothewayurthinkin, trained by Gavin Cromwell and owned by JP McManus, is set to defend his crown in the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup in two weeks. The eight-year-old chaser had a rocky start to the current racing season, suffering combined losses of 94 lengths in his first two races, raising concerns about his ability to compete at top levels. His title defense appeared uncertain after he fell tired at the final fence during the Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown, leading to talks of his potential withdrawal from the upcoming competition.

Despite the recent setbacks, there is a renewed sense of optimism regarding Inothewayurthinkin's form. Racing manager Frank Berry announced that the gelding has shown improvement in his training sessions this week, much to the relief of his trainer Gavin Cromwell. This positive development suggests that Inothewayurthinkin may be regaining the competitive edge that saw him triumph at last year's National Hunt Festival by denying Galopin Des Champs a hat-trick of victories in the feature race.

As the Cheltenham Gold Cup approaches, all eyes will be on Inothewayurthinkin to see if he can revert to his championship-winning form. His performance will not only impact his personal career trajectory but also the dynamics of the race, which is considered one of the highlights of the horse racing calendar in the UK. The anticipation surrounding his potential return to form adds an extra layer of excitement to the upcoming event, marking him as a key competitor to watch out for.