ROOSTER SOLE BRITISH PIERSE ENTRY Rooster Booster is the only British-trained possible remaining in the #100,000 Pierse Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday.The Philip Hobbs-trained gelding was one of 29 horses left in the race, formerly known as the Ladbroke, following today`s forfeit stage.The seven-year-old finished a half-length second to Ferrers at Cheltenham on his latest start in December.Pat Hughes, who sent out Mantles Prince to win the race last year, has five possibles in the contest.They include Grinkov, the 6-1 ante-post favourite with Irish bookmakers Cashmans.Hughes` squad also includes Lawz, Mumaris, Theseus and Topacio.The latter is set to carry top weight of 11st 10lb following the defection of Balla Sola.Cashmans bet: 6-1 Grinkov, 7-1 Spokesman, 10-1 Kapok, 11-1 Masalarian, 12-1 The Gatherer, Theseus, 14-1 Tryphaena, Back On Top, Moving On Up, Rooster Booster, 16-1 bar.
