Hobbs hopeful for Monkerhostin

Philip Hobbs is hopeful Monkerhostin can take advantage of an attractive handicap mark in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham.

The progressive seven-year-old, who is a smart hurdler and won the Coral Cup at last season’s Cheltenham Festival, is just 1lb out of the handicap in tomorrow’s feature after being raised for winning at Stratford last month.