2003 Smurfit Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy

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  • Date: Tuesday 11th March 2003 |
    Course: Cheltenham |
    Distance: 2m 110y |
    Going: Good, Good to Soft in places |
    Winning Time: 3m 54.70s |
    Winner: Rooster Booster (Richard Johnson) [P J Hobbs] |
    Runners: 17

ความคิดเห็น • 74

  • @watersmil7977
    @watersmil7977 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I can never stop watching this. Loved and followed this horse from seeing him win the County and even though there was no aires and graces about him there's no doubt he had a massive heart. I agree, you'll not and I have no seen such an impressive winner at the Festival.

  • @davidbates9103
    @davidbates9103 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Still my favourite winner in 25yrs of going to Cheltenham Festival. We had backed him in the County Hurdle the year before and followed him all season on the lead up to the day. 7/1 we got him at.

    • @roberto4001000
      @roberto4001000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The worst champion hurdle ever run .

    • @garethmaloney4105
      @garethmaloney4105 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@roberto4001000you have been replying to people for 2 years and your still commenting now with hate get a life 😂😂

    • @garethmaloney4105
      @garethmaloney4105 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@roberto4001000cmonn rooster booster

    • @roberto4001000
      @roberto4001000 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@garethmaloney4105 it was a terrible race .

    • @garethmaloney4105
      @garethmaloney4105 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@roberto4001000you defo lost a bet on this race that must be why your still crying about it now 😢😢

  • @dukeonthewater
    @dukeonthewater 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Was the second leg of a double that day, couldn't believe how well he travelled, one of my best racing memories of 40 years punting.

  • @csb7376
    @csb7376 10 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I'm not saying he's the best Champion hurdle winner there's ever been, but I'd say he definitely put up visually the most impressive I've seen by a long way.

    • @roberto4001000
      @roberto4001000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Have you not heard of istabraq son ????

    • @csb7376
      @csb7376 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@roberto4001000 His first win was his most impressive for me, but I'd still stay this was visually more impressive...just. Definitely better than his 2nd and 3rd win. Don't forget I'm not saying he was a better horse.

    • @scottsamuels386
      @scottsamuels386 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He's definitely up there. You could argue that his short-head defeat in the Tote Gold Trophy when giving lumps of weight away was his most remarkable performance. Istabraq could never have given away weight like Rooster did. Istabraq was obviously a fantastic horse, but he didn't really beat much in his Champion Hurdle victories. French Holly was ok, but that was it. His other races were usually small fields with nothing to beat.

    • @andrewblackie7170
      @andrewblackie7170 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You have a point there friend, the way he travelled & coming round the final bend cruising then 20 metres before the last he took off & he looked one of the most impressive winners I've seen. I understand friend that was all you were saying & you were right.

  • @hammerboy66
    @hammerboy66 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A substandard Champion Hurdle but still warms the heart seeing Rooster spreadeagle them, hard held. Absolutely hosed up. Not his fault the opposition were quite poor.

  • @philgriffiths2600
    @philgriffiths2600 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Was there that day, one of the easiest winners I've seen at Cheltenham, he was some horse on his day and had a big big heart

  • @postcardterry
    @postcardterry 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    R.I.P Rooster, we miss you!

  • @alastor2322
    @alastor2322 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This was certainly one of the most impressive performances ever at Cheltenham-the horse travelled like a diamond-the great rooster!

    • @bradders501
      @bradders501 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      fantastic commentary from Simon as well

    • @roberto4001000
      @roberto4001000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Worst champion hurdle field ever .

  • @williamcb78
    @williamcb78 ปีที่แล้ว

    The greatest commentary of any race ever !!

  • @leonhowarth8958
    @leonhowarth8958 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Majestic that boy is

  • @jamesrock9917
    @jamesrock9917 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    On the snaff!!!

  • @jp-xe9hi
    @jp-xe9hi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A brilliant horse

  • @chrisrichardson7746
    @chrisrichardson7746 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    3:30 Wow Hes Pulling Quadruple

  • @tukoramerez
    @tukoramerez ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just tears of admiration!

    • @roberto4001000
      @roberto4001000 ปีที่แล้ว

      Twas the worst champion hurdle field ever .

  • @LS3SJP
    @LS3SJP 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When you get a chance, could you put up th 2002 race, Esp?
    I've never seen it in full.

  • @LindaDavies-v5f
    @LindaDavies-v5f 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Rooster Booster very impressive

  • @matnettleton3565
    @matnettleton3565 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    backed the rooster that day so impressive laughed at em.

  • @nijinsky14
    @nijinsky14 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cracking champion Rooster Booster. Oppo not Brill but he destroyed em.

    • @davidbates9103
      @davidbates9103 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mark Barratt you can only beat what is put in front of you. The Irish were convinced rhinestone cowboy was a cert, Jonno thought different

  • @chrissimmins4171
    @chrissimmins4171 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You will not get an easier Cheltenham winner fantastic horse and this win paid for my wedding reception

    • @CwRedcloud
      @CwRedcloud 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Was it a good thing or not?

    • @chrissimmins4171
      @chrissimmins4171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CwRedcloud I don't think we were expecting that but was a good thing for me

  • @MEECHIO
    @MEECHIO 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A very impressive winner but a far from vintage CH.

  • @secretbeatsnocopyrightmusi8781
    @secretbeatsnocopyrightmusi8781 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Has any horse ever won the champion hurdle by 15 lengths since...or before

    • @robertdelacy3434
      @robertdelacy3434 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Check out golden cygnet

    • @roberto4001000
      @roberto4001000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It was one of the worst champion hurdles in history .

  • @MarkMatthews-w4p
    @MarkMatthews-w4p 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Irish jockeys plenty Irish trained horses?

  • @stevenboswell7536
    @stevenboswell7536 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Double handful.armchair ride.Steven Boswell.edinburgh

  • @WA.angler
    @WA.angler 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The galloping grey ❤️

  • @matnettleton526
    @matnettleton526 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Merely a steering job "

  • @leesog3203
    @leesog3203 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I feel sorry for people outside the UK who have never seen this or any top race at the Cheltenham Festival.. #missingout

    • @leesog3203
      @leesog3203 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Boris The Blade ok 😳

    • @roberto4001000
      @roberto4001000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That was the worst champion hurdle ever run .

    • @leesog3203
      @leesog3203 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@roberto4001000 Rooster Booster is legendary and to see him tank through the race and pulverise them was a thing of beauty :)

    • @roberto4001000
      @roberto4001000 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@leesog3203 Only Legendary because he was grey, like desert orchid overrated.

    • @roberto4001000
      @roberto4001000 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@leesog3203 Worst champion hurdle ever run .

  • @chrissimmins4171
    @chrissimmins4171 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Unforgettable one of the great champion hurdles

    • @roberto4001000
      @roberto4001000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was the worst champion hurdle field ever, the average interest falcon and rhinestone cowboy went off joint favs, you obviously don't know what you're talking about .

    • @chrissimmins4171
      @chrissimmins4171 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@roberto4001000 I'm referring to the performance of Rooster Booster and for you to call it one the worst champion hurdles you clearly are having a laugh a ridiculous opinion.
      Enough said

    • @roberto4001000
      @roberto4001000 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chrissimmins4171 It was the worst champion hurdle field ever, I've benn involved in racing for 40 years I now what I'm talking about .

    • @chrissimmins4171
      @chrissimmins4171 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@roberto4001000 Ok so it wasn't the greatest champion hurdle ever but for me personally it was memorable and I have been following racing for over 45 years, you don't know me and for you to say I don't know what I'm talking about obviously you are just trying to be pick an argument

  • @vincentreid8259
    @vincentreid8259 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There was no second or third. Awesome. Backed Rooster and he funded a gold Miraculous Medal for me. Still love watching this. Destroyed them that day.

  • @jamesrose1419
    @jamesrose1419 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One bad run at sandown in a race that didnt suit at all and he drifter too 6/1 for this was crazy

  • @darrenbolger86
    @darrenbolger86 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does anyone have the 2007 Champion Hurdle?

  • @goonervillegonad3662
    @goonervillegonad3662 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice bit of work for the Rooster that day. He was out of the very top drawer.

    • @roberto4001000
      @roberto4001000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂 clueless, it was the worst champion hurdle you'll ever see .

    • @goonervillegonad3662
      @goonervillegonad3662 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@roberto4001000 It won doing handstands, and the time on the going is comparable to what you’d call far superior champion hurdle winners. But you’re entitled to your opinion

    • @roberto4001000
      @roberto4001000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@goonervillegonad3662 🤣🤣🤣 it was a slow time ISTABRAQ ran it 8 seconds faster in his three champion hurdles on average ..... Have a look at the betting Intersky falcon started fav he's absolutely useless, was a terrible race .

    • @goonervillegonad3662
      @goonervillegonad3662 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@roberto4001000 Istabraq is widely recognised as arguably the greatest ever champion hurdler ever. He beat most of his rivals, who would also be sub standard by your reckoning by shorter distances . Were all of his races, dog, shit champion hurdles as well? You’ve just won my argument for me. Nice one 👍🏽

  • @imemine8605
    @imemine8605 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This and best mate msde me alot of money this year

  • @richardpawlowski7722
    @richardpawlowski7722 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don't you just love the way Rooster Booster was tanking along when jumping 2 out, he should have let him win on the bridle, A great horse.

  • @barbaradyson6951
    @barbaradyson6951 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like the horse that fell at the last was killed not Copeland.

    • @JoeHaines123
      @JoeHaines123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Iberus was fine thankfully! Though looked terrible, went on to a long career with a couple of wins dotted in there. The worst part about it was that he fell jumping the already knocked down hurdle

  • @CwRedcloud
    @CwRedcloud 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    On that day Rooster would have beaten any horse,yes including Istabraq ..

    • @roberto4001000
      @roberto4001000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cop on you focking tool istabraq would destroy him even with 3 legs you clown .

  • @stevenostle7500
    @stevenostle7500 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ONE OF THE WORST CHAMPION HURDLES EVER HOW MANY OF THE FIELD
    WON ANY DECENT GRADE 1 HURDLES AFTERWARDS?

    • @alanjames739
      @alanjames739 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fucking Bellend !!

    • @roberto4001000
      @roberto4001000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alanjames739 He's correct you twat .

    • @roberto4001000
      @roberto4001000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Spot on terrible bad line up .