Person: Colonel Braxton

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Best Mate is different class, says Culloty

“DIFFERENT CLASS,” was Jim Culloty’s summation after his mount, Best Mate, toyed with the opposition in yesterday’s Ericsson Chase at Leopardstown.

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Last two winners head entry for Irish Grand National

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First Gold tops Fairyhouse weights

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First Gold tops the weights for Irish National

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Hughes hoping to earn Gold stripe with Colonel

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Mate faces 15-strong challenge

Beef issues serious Gold Cup taster

BEEF OR SALMON pulled rank on Colonel Braxton when sweeping to a superb four lengths success at the end of thrilling Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup at Leopardstown yesterday.

Mon, 10 Feb, 2003

Colonel Braxton can pull rank on Beef Or Salmon

TAKE a chance on Colonel Braxton turning over hot-pot Beef Or Salmon in tomorrow’s fascinating Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup at Leopardstown.

Sat, 08 Feb, 2003

Murphy on board for Beef’s Hennessy bid

TIMMY MURPHY, riding at the very top of his form, will again team up with market leader Beef Or Salmon in Sunday’s 92,900 to the winner Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup at Leopardstown.

Tue, 04 Feb, 2003

Young pretenders go head-to-head at Leopardstown

Next month is an exciting one for jumping fans and the main pretender to Best Mate’s Tote Cheltenham Gold Cup crown is likely to emerge after a showdown at Leopardstown on February 9.

Fri, 31 Jan, 2003

Braxton advances his Gold Cup claims

COLONEL BRAXTON advanced his claims for the Tote Cheltenham Gold Cup with a win in the Listed Normans Grove Chase at Fairyhouse yesterday.

Mon, 20 Jan, 2003

Braxton heading for Fairyhouse

Colonel Braxton, runner-up to Beef Or Salmon in the Ericsson Chase at Leopardstown last month, heads a field of eight declared for the Normans Grove Chase at Fairyhouse on Sunday.

Fri, 17 Jan, 2003

Mate and Salmon on course for Gold Cup clash

A MOUTH-WATERING clash between Best Mate and Beef Or Salmon in the Tote Cheltenham Gold Cup remains on the cards after the pair yesterday figured in a record 49 entries for the race on March 13.

Tue, 07 Jan, 2003

Beef roasts rivals

Beef Or Salmon made a spectacular debut at the highest level when running away with the Ericsson Chase at Leopardstown today

Sat, 28 Dec, 2002

Beef or Salmon takes the 2.40 at Leopardstown

Leopardstown latest

Sat, 28 Dec, 2002

Leopardstown meeting is in doubt

PROSPECTS for this afternoon's eagerly-awaited Leopardstown programme, set to be chockful of Cheltenham clues, are no more than 50-50 according to course manager, Matt O'Dwyer.

Sat, 28 Dec, 2002

Officials at Leopardstown to inspect

Officials at Leopardstown have called an inspection ahead of racing at the track.

Fri, 27 Dec, 2002

Remarkable Limestone chalks up success no. 33

YOU literally run out of superlatives when attempting to do justice to the extraordinary Limestone Lad.

Mon, 02 Dec, 2002

Braxton set for Royal engagement

Colonel Braxton, one of last season’s leading novice chasers, will miss both his possible engagements at Navan on Sunday in favour of an outing at Down Royal a week later.

Wed, 30 Oct, 2002