PHILIP HOBBS was fuming yesterday after being reminded of a rule change that means he has had to scrap plans to run Rooster Booster in two races at Cheltenham.

Philip Hobbs today revealed that Rooster Booster will run in the totesport Bula Hurdle at Cheltenham on December 11.

Reigning champions Best Mate, Rooster Booster, Moscow Flyer and Baracouda were declared to go forward to defend their Cheltenham Festival titles following yesterday’s forfeit stage for the nine championship races.