Booster primed for glory

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.

Tue, 16 Mar, 2004 - 00:00
Keith Hamer, Cheltenham

"He's in very good form and we are very hopeful," trainer Philip Hobbs confirmed last night.

The 10-year-old grey is a hot favourite despite suffering defeat in three of his four starts this season.

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