 In December 1958 Linwell jumped poorly when beaten at odds of 1/8 in a chase at Windsor Racecourse.He made another attempt to win the Gold Cup in March 1959 and started the 11/2 third favourite behind Taxidermist and Roddy Owen.As the leaders approached the final fence the race appeared lie between Linwell (now ridden by Fred Winter), Pas Seul and Lochroe with Roddy Owen four lengths back in third.