Rooster Booster (far side) - edged out. (Getty Images)

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Rooster Booster's chances of regaining his Champion Hurdle crown appear remote after he was beaten by Self Defense at Newbury on Saturday, say Totesport.

Spokesman Damian Walker said: "This race wasn't a satisfactory one as a trial, but there is no getting away from the fact that Rooster Booster was disappointing. Both he and Self Defense are now 20/1 for the Champion Hurdle.

"It's fair to say the Irish, who have the first six in the Champion Hurdle betting, won't be losing any sleep after this trial."

In the Queen Mother Champion Chase, punters are advised to hold fire on backing Oneway at 20/1 after his win in the Sodexho Handicap Chase at Sandown.

Walker added: "Trainer Mark Rimell says he wait until tomorrow at the earliest before deciding between a crack at the Champion Chase or the Grand Annual," said Walker on Saturday.

"Given that he was winning off a mark of 143 today he would still have some 25lb plus to find if he is to trouble the front three in the betting. The Grand Annual must be favourite at this stage."