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.

The immaculate gelding is now on target to emulate peerless Arkle by winning three Cheltenham Gold Cups in a row.

“I was never out of a canter, he jumped great and never gave me an anxious moment,” reported Culloty.