Beef may go to Punchestown
Beef Or Salmon could race on following his unsuccessful attempt to defy top weight in the Powers Whiskey Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse.
Retirement may be put on hold as connections consider the Guinness Gold Cup at Punchestown on April 23 for the 12-year-old, which he won in 2004.
“There’s no decision at the moment, but he may run at Punchestown in the Guinness Gold Cup,” said trainer Michael Hourigan of the 10-time Grade One winner.
Beef Or Salmon was pulled up before the second-last fence under the steadier of 12st in the Fairyhouse feature in what was his 50th racecourse appearance.
“He’s fine, 100%. We were very happy with the way he ran under that weight,” added Hourigan.
