Rooster returns with shock defeat

Cheltenham’s crowded grandstands were stunned into silence as champion hurdler Rooster Booster trailed home fifth in his comeback race.

Sun, 14 Dec, 2003 - 08:26

Cheltenham’s crowded grandstands were stunned into silence as champion hurdler Rooster Booster trailed home fifth in his comeback race.

The grey, sent off the 8-13 favourite for the Tote Bula Hurdle, looked as well and happy as ever as he lobbed along in the rear under Richard Johnson in the early stages.

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