Rooster Booster returns to the scene of his greatest triumph when he heads a 21-strong field for the Greatwood Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham on Sunday.

Nicky Henderson’s dual Grade One-winning hurdler Landing Light has been retired.

Nicky Henderson’s dual Grade One-winning hurdler Landing Light has been retired.

Owner Terry Warner believes Rooster Booster will have to topple Irish runner Back In Front if he is to reclaim his Smurfit Champion Hurdle crown at Cheltenham tomorrow.

LAST year’s Cheltenham Festival produced one of the most poignant moments in the history of the great event.

Philip Hobbs today expressed himself “delighted” with Rooster Booster after the gelding’s gutsy performance in the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton Park on Boxing Day.

HARCHIBALD strengthened his position at the head of the Champion Hurdle market with what was in the end an impressive victory over Rooster Booster at Kempton yesterday.

ANYONE else mildly surprised there was no real tightening in the price of Hardy Eustace for the Champion Hurdle, following his seasonal debut at Navan on Sunday?

Former champion hurdler Rooster Booster will try for a second win in the totesport Bula Hurdle at Cheltenham on Saturday.

ROOSTER BOOSTER will try to give weight all-round in the Greatwood Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham on Sunday.

Rooster Booster, winner of the 2003 Smurfit Champion Hurdle, could reappear at Cheltenham next month.

Rooster Booster will not take his place in Saturday’s RHT 40th Anniversary Hurdle at Kempton.

Philip Hobbs is still undecided about whether 2003 Champion Hurdle winner Rooster Booster will make his seasonal reappearance in the RHT 40th Anniversary Hurdle at Kempton on Saturday.

ROOSTER BOOSTER, runner-up to Sacundai in the Martell Cognac Aintree Hurdle 12 months ago, will bid to go one better in the Grade One contest tomorrow.

ROOSTER BOOSTER is in "tip-top shape" for his bid to complete back-to-back victories in the Smurfit Champion Hurdle on today's opening day of the Cheltenham Festival.

RUBY WALSH yesterday expressed confidence that Azertyuiop will give Moscow Flyer a real battle in the Champion ’Chase at Cheltenham next week.

Two beaten horses stole the limelight on a weekend of clues for the Cheltenham Festival and both look sure to be in the thick of the action when the major races are played out at Prestbury Park next month.

Rooster Booster heads a field of 25 horses declared for the Tote Gold Trophy at today’s final 48-hour stage.

Rooster Booster will face six rivals when he bids to get back on the winning track in the Jobs@Pertemps City Christmas Hurdle at Kempton Park on St Stephen's Day.

Rooster Booster will face an easier task than expected tomorrow when he makes his seasonal reappearance in the Tote Bula Hurdle, following the defection of Australian import Specular.

RICHARD JOHNSON and Philip Hobbs combined to land their first every Champion Hurdle when the grey Rooster Booster punctured some big reputations with as easy a win as you could wish to see at Cheltenham yesterday.

JONJO O’NEILL looks certain to saddle the first two in the betting for the Smurfit Champion Hurdle as he bids to become the first since Fred Winter to train as well as ride a winner of the opening day feature of the Cheltenham Festival.

PHILIP HOBBS unveiled his impressive team for Cheltenham at his Somerset yard yesterday headed

Flagship Uberalles is none the worse for his stumble at Sandown on Saturday and may have one more outing before attempting to repeat last season's victory in the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham in March.