But defeats by his stable-companion on his next two outings prompted owner JP McManus to revise his plans.
"I do agree that he might have been the horse to give Galopin Des Champs a battle tomorrow in the Gold Cup, but we felt it was better to divide our options," said Mullins, winning the race for the sixth time. “ He'll probably be a Gold Cup horse next year."
McManus saw his green-and-gold sil...