Best Mate's racing plates worn during his win in the Ericsson Chase at Leopardstown 28th December 2003, all four presented to Jim Lewis by the horse's

Best Mate's racing plates worn during his win in the Ericsson Chase at Leopardstown 28th December 2003, all four presented to Jim Lewis by the horse's farrier, tied with an inscribed luggage label This was Best Mate's only win outside of England. He won the Grade 1 Ericsson by 9 lengths from Le Coudray, with Beef or Salmon back in third.