Rooster Booster dies on gallops

Rooster Booster died on the gallops this morning while being prepared for the Stan James Christmas Hurdle at Sandown on St Stephen's Day.

Rooster Booster dies on gallops
Tue, 20 Dec, 2005 - 11:23

Rooster Booster died on the gallops this morning while being prepared for the Stan James Christmas Hurdle at Sandown on St Stephen's Day.

“He died of either a haemorrhage or a heart attack. We’re not sure yet,” said trainer Philip Hobbs.

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