Beef primed for Hennessy glory

BEEF OR SALMON has to do the business in style in tomorrow’s Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup at Leopardstown if he is to retain his position at the head of Cheltenham’s Gold Cup market.

Beef primed for Hennessy glory
Sat, 11 Feb, 2006 - 00:00
Pat Keane

Trainer Michael Hourigan is reasonably confident. “He’s fine. He did a little bit of work today. Any race is a good race to win and we are looking for a victory.

“Sunday’s race fits in nicely for the Gold Cup.

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CourtsRacinghorse racingPlace: LeopardstownPlace: CheltenhamPlace: Southern VicPlace: PunchestownPlace: BallytrimPlace: CorkPlace: NaasPlace: Kildare Maiden HurdlePlace: NavanPerson: BeefPerson: SalmonPerson: Michael HouriganPerson: Or SalmonPerson: HedgehunterPerson: Willie MulinsPerson: Beef Or SalmonPerson: Dr P J MoriartyPerson: BenPerson: Conor O’DwyerPerson: O’DwyerPerson: NaasPerson: Willie MullinsPerson: HightPerson: Noel MeadePerson: Mr NosiePerson: Blueberry BoyPerson: Alexander BuffetPerson: Joe CrowleyPerson: Hairy MollyPerson: Albert MooneyPerson: Arthur MoorePerson: Jonjo O’NeillEvent: Hennessy Cognac Gold CupEvent: Gold CupEvent: LexusEvent: ChristmasEvent: Grand NationalOrganisation: HennessyOrganisation: CheltenhamOrganisation: AintreeOrganisation: Southern VicOrganisation: No RefugeOrganisation: Racing DemonOrganisation: SunallianceOrganisation: BBA Ireland
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