Mate takes first step on Gold Cup trail

Best Mate embarked on a campaign leading to a possible fourth Cheltenham Gold Cup victory next March with a dramatic triumph at Exeter yesterday.

Mate takes first step on Gold Cup trail
Sat, 20 Nov, 2004 - 08:50

Best Mate embarked on a campaign leading to a possible fourth Cheltenham Gold Cup victory next March with a dramatic triumph at Exeter yesterday.

The triple Gold Cup hero is likely to head for Ireland next and a repeat success in the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown on December 28.

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