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.

Best Mate is different class, says Culloty
Mon, 29 Dec, 2003 - 00:00
Pat Keane

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.

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CourtsRacinghorse racingPlace: LeopardstownPlace: EnglandPlace: KemptonPlace: Co ClarePlace: HuntingdonPlace: CheltenhamPerson: Best MatePerson: CullotyPerson: Jim CullotyPerson: Henrietta KnightPerson: King GeorgePerson: Edredon BleuPerson: BatmanPerson: SenoraPerson: Colonel BraxtonPerson: BraxtonPerson: MatePerson: Le CoudrayPerson: GrahamsPerson: Tom CostelloPerson: KnightPerson: ArklePerson: Franny WoodsPerson: Jim LewisPerson: LewisPerson: BeefPerson: SalmonPerson: Timmy MurphyPerson: Paddy PowerPerson: Or SalmonPerson: CashmansPerson: LadbrokesPerson: MurphyPerson: Michael HouriganPerson: Beef Or SalmonEvent: Ericsson ChaseEvent: Cheltenham Gold CupsEvent: Gold CupEvent: Boxing DayEvent: ChristmasOrganisation: RollsOrganisation: Ericsson
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