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.

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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