Champion Hurdle 2003 Cheltenham Result
The Champion Hurdle in 2003 began in extremely unusual circumstances with the 2002 winner Hors La Loi remaining at the start as the race got underway. Two other fancied entrants were very slowly away and the confusion resulted in a field well strung out before the halfway point.
One of the entrants suited by the fantastic early pace was the Peter Hobbs trained Rooster Booster. Under Richard Johnson he ran the perfect race, remaining at the rear of the field for as long as possible and upon making his move at the final turn there was only going to be one winner. Eleven lengths behind the winner can the second placed horse in the 2002 Supreme Novices Hurdle, Westender who had been one of the betting market leaders left trailing after his slow and confused start. The favourite in the Champion Hurdle betting, Rhinestone Cowboy, came in a disappointing third but is likely to improve before the 2004 race.
Champion Hurdle Results
- Champion Hurdle 2008
- Champion Hurdle 2007
- Champion Hurdle 2006
- Champion Hurdle 2005
- Champion Hurdle 2004
- Champion Hurdle 2003
