Hourigan delighted with Beef Or Salmon ahead of Gold Cup

Pat Keane

Thu, 17 Mar, 2005 - 00:00

Speaking from Shannon Airport yesterday, shortly before boarding a plane for Prestbury Park, Hourigan said: “I am very pleased with my horse, he is like you and me at the moment, he's happy out!”

The nine-year-old arrived at Cheltenham on Tuesday and has settled in really well. “He went by boat from Dublin”, said Hourigan.

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