Detroit motoring ahead of Champion showdown

Champion Hurdle favourite Detroit City delighted connections in a strong piece of work this morning.

Detroit motoring ahead of Champion showdown
Tue, 20 Feb, 2007 - 13:30

Champion Hurdle favourite Detroit City delighted connections in a strong piece of work this morning.

Philip Hobbs saddled Rooster Booster to win the hurdling championship in 2003 and the Minehead trainer believes his five-year-old grey is in such good health that he just wishes the Smurfit Kappa-sponsored showpiece was next week.

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