Hourigan happy despite Salmon defeat

THEY came in their thousands to see Cheltenham Gold Cup aspirant Beef Or Salmon at Limerick yesterday, but the eight-year-old could only manage a disappointing fifth behind Colca Canyon in the Munster National.

Hourigan happy despite Salmon defeat
Mon, 11 Oct, 2004 - 01:00
Pat Keane

He jumped and travelled really well for most of the contest, but was beaten in a matter of strides coming away from the third last.

Cashmans immediate reaction was to push Beef Or Salmon out from 8-1 to 12’s for the Gold Cup. They left Best Mate as their 5-2 market leader.

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