Colonel Braxton can pull rank on Beef Or Salmon

TAKE a chance on Colonel Braxton turning over hot-pot Beef Or Salmon in tomorrow’s fascinating Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup at Leopardstown.

Of course it demands a leap of faith to see the selection reversing Ericsson Christmas placings on this track with Michael Hourigan’s exciting youngster but, at their respective prices, is worth risking.

Cashmans yesterday tightened Beef Or Salmon to 5-4 and Paddy Power were even shorter at 6-5. Paddy Power were offering 7-2 Colonel Braxton and that may be the value.