2.45 2m. 7f. 16yds. 7 Declared. Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide Handicap Hurdle (Class 4 ) of £10,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €5,281.00 2nd - €2,430.00 3rd - €1,215.00 4th - €608.00 5th - €303.00
Formscan - In an open event, a chance is taken on REPUBLICAN. The gelded son of Kayf Tara is without a win since his novice campaign, which his sliding handicap mark reflects, but recent signs suggest he might be able to take advantage. Shighness bolted up from a 6lb lower mark over C&D in November and a return to this venue could see her back in the winner's enclosure. Here Comes McCoy might not be far away either.