Harchibald wins over Rooster Booster

Harchibald cemented his position at the top of the Champion Hurdle market with a thrilling victory over Rooster Booster in the Stan James Christmas Hurdle.

Harchibald wins over Rooster Booster
Sun, 26 Dec, 2004 - 14:07

Harchibald cemented his position at the top of the Champion Hurdle market with a thrilling victory over Rooster Booster in the Stan James Christmas Hurdle.

The 8-11 favourite followed up an easy win in the ‘Fighting Fifth’ Hurdle when cutting down the grey to score by a length and a half.

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