Lexus hat-trick for Beef Or Salmon

BEEF OR SALMON thundered back into Cheltenham Gold Cup contention when storming away with the Grade One Lexus Chase at Leopardstown yesterday.

Bookmaker reaction was swift, with Paddy Power thumping Michael Hourigan's charge into 9-1, from 12's, for the main showpiece of the great Festival.

Cashmans were suitably impressed as well, clipping two points off Beef Or Salmon, 10-1 to 8-1 second favourite behind 6-4 chance, Kicking King. Boylesprorts shortened him to 8-1 from 12's.