Hourigan hoping for Gold glory

Michael Hourigan believes this year’s totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup could be a different story for Beef Or Salmon after three failed attempts.

Tue, 07 Feb, 2006 - 15:40

Michael Hourigan believes this year’s totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup could be a different story for Beef Or Salmon after three failed attempts.

Form figures of fallen, fourth and pulled up in chasing’s blue riband hardly inspire confidence but Hourigan is convinced there is good reason to be optimistic this time.

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