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.

Rooster returns with shock defeat
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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