Legendary owner removes ‘future Gold Cup winner’ from Willie Mullins’ yard and sends him to rival trainer
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LEGENDARY owner JP McManus has pulled a 'future Gold Cup winner' from Willie Mullins' yard - and moved him to Jonjo O'Neill in an interesting stable switch. Indiana Dream was last seen bolting up by 13 lengths in a Navan chase over a year ago. The unbeaten seven-year-old won his only race over hurdles by 15 lengths and looks every inch a superstar with bundles of untapped potential.
![[Trainer Jonjo O'Neill at Cheltenham Racecourse.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/trainer-jonjo-oneill-winning-betfair-960925002.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
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SIGN UP NOW. 18+ Ts and Cs apply. First month membership £1, then £3 per month unless you cancel at least 7 days before your next billing date. For more information contact help@thesun.co.uk. Punters were so impressed by Indiana Dream's last win that one commented: "Gold Cup 2026 winner.".
But he hasn't been since - until all that changed today. Indiana Dream has been entered at Windsor on Sunday in their big Fleur de Lys Chase under a different trainer. McManus, the biggest owner in the sport, won the 2010 and 2012 Grand Nationals with O'Neill-trained horses Don't Push It and Synchronised respectively.
Now the billionaire Irishman has entrusted the Cheltenham-based handler with another runner possessing a serious engine. Indiana Dream is one of 11 entered for the £165,000 Grade 2 over 2m6f. The blockbuster contest, which is also set to feature the likes of Gerri Colombe and former Cheltenham Festival winners Stage Star and Protektorat, forms part of the mega-money Winter Million weekend.
