Monk Form Thrills Hobbs Philip Hobbs was delighted with Monkerhostin's third behind Ollie Magern in the Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby on Saturday.The former King George VI Chase runner-up may next be seen over hurdles due to a lack of opportunities over fences.'I was chuffed to bits really but there aren't that many options for him with his handicap mark,' said Hobbs.'We have the Limited handicaps to go at but he is 10 years old and he is not getting any better.'I was delighted with his jumping, he raced with enthusiasm and he stayed on very well.'We did have him entered in the Aintree race in which Kauto Star ran (the Old Roan Chase) but I think probably two and a half miles is too short for him these days ? but we are looking at all the options.'I wouldn't even disregard a three-mile hurdle race for him as there are so few options for him we just have to go where we can.'(C) PA Sport
