14:35 SANDOWN, 2M

8 07-3277 WOOLCOMBE FOLLY (IRE) 56 D 9 11 - 2t Ryan Mahon 155 b g Presenting - Strong Gara P F Nicholls

PDF Form Guide - Free from attheraces.com with Jockey Colours: White, crimson hoops, black cap Notes: Timeform says: Confirmed himself high-class 2m chaser last term but below form this season, attitude called into question having seemingly failed to apply himself on recent outings. In refitted tongue tie here. (Forecast 26.00) 14:35 SANDOWN, 2m TIMEFORM VIEW: Wishful Thinking was right back to best in a Grade 1 at Aintree last time and bet365.com Celebration Chase (Grade 2) (Class 1) (5YO plus) holds every chance of resuming winning ways. Somersby beat his conqueror (Finian's Rainbow) at Ascot in January and if shrugging off a lesser Cheltenham effort since he should also go close. No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR Sanctuaire has much more to do to remain unbeaten over fences, even so still looks very dangerous.

1 122417 SOMERSBY (IRE) 44 CD 8 11 - 6 D Elsworth 166 Miss H C Knight Timeform 1-2-3: b g Second Empire - Back To Roost 1: WISHFULL THINKING Jockey Colours: Dark green, maroon stars, maroon cap Notes: 2: SOMERSBY Timeform says: In cheekpieces and back to very best to beat Finian's Rainbow at Ascot in 3: SANCTUAIRE January. Headgear (now left off) didn't have the same effect in the Ryanair since, but much respected as C&D winner. (Forecast 5.00) 2 3-22380 CORNAS (NZ) 6 CD 10 11 - 2 J Reveley 153 Nick Williams b g Prized - Duvessa

Jockey Colours: Purple, yellow chevrons, purple sleeves, yellow cap, purple star Notes: Timeform says: Proved himself as good as ever when placed in both the Haldon Gold Cup and the Tingle Creek over C&D earlier this term. Things not gone to plan since, though. (Forecast 13.00) 3 13-8920 DAN BREEN (IRE) 43 D 7 11 - 2p T Scudamore 148 D Pipe b g Mull Of Kintyre - Kunuz

Jockey Colours: Black, white hoops and sleeves, hooped cap Notes: Timeform says: Has some smart chase form and ran a screamer when just failing behind Aerial in 2½m Grade 3 handicap at Newbury penultimate start. Below-par back hurdling since and plenty on at these weights. (Forecast 17.00) 4 1651-2F FRENCH OPERA 43 CD 9 11 - 2 A Tinkler 162 N J Henderson b g Bering - On Fair Stage

Jockey Colours: Dark blue, emerald green hoop, quartered cap Notes: Timeform says: One of 2 wins gained last season was in this race and solid return despite no match for Sprinter Sacre in Grade 2 at Newbury. Held when falling at Cheltenham since, but could easily bounce back. (Forecast 6.00) 5 P-85511 SANCTUAIRE (FR) 49 CD 6 11 - 2 D A Jacob 150 b g Kendor - Biblique P F Nicholls

Jockey Colours: Red, pink epaulets Notes: Timeform says: Won 2011 Scottish Champion Hurdle and already smart over fences, soon well clear to win small-field novices at Taunton and even more impressively over C&D last time. This does demand more, though. (Forecast 5.00) 6 11P-113 WEST WITH THE WIND 167 D 7 11 - 2 Paul Moloney 154 b g Fasliyev - Midnight Angel Evan Williams

Jockey Colours: Dark green, dark green and white diabolo on sleeves Notes: Timeform says: Progresive chaser who has won 6 of last 8 completed starts at around 2m. Given a break since below-par effort at Cheltenham in November and possible he'll come up just short at this level. (Forecast 17.00) 7 6526F2 WISHFULL THINKING 15 9 11 - 2t R Johnson 164 ch g Alflora - Poussetiere Deux P J Hobbs

Jockey Colours: Dark blue, light blue hoop, checked sleeves and cap Notes: Timeform says: Hugely progressive last season, winning at Aintree and Punchestown festivals. Back to best 7 lengths second to Finian's Rainbow in Grade 1 at Aintree last time and another big run on the cards. (Forecast 4.50)

© 2012 At The Races. All Rights Reserved. Jockey Colours: Black, white hoops and sleeves, hooped cap Timeform says: Has some smart chase form and ran a screamer when just failing behind Aerial in 2½m Grade 3 handicap at Newbury penultimate start. Below-par back hurdling since and plenty on at these weights. (Forecast 17.00)

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Flat Turf: 3 - 2 - 0 - 0 Jumps: 15 - 4 - 2 - 2 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

1 122417 SOMERSBY (IRE) 44 CD 8 11 - 6 D Elsworth 166 RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY Miss H C Knight b g Second Empire - Back To Roost Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR

1st Attaglance, 2nd Toner D'oudairies, 3rd Oscar Nominee Jockey Colours: Dark green, maroon stars, maroon cap 16 Mar 12 Che 20.5f Cond Hcp Hdl Gd 11-2p 12/24 Bryan J Cooper 22/1 chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakened approaching last 135 Timeform says: In cheekpieces and back to very best to beat Finian's Rainbow at Ascot in January. Headgear (now left Cls2 28K 17¾ len off) didn't have the same effect in the Ryanair since, but much respected as C&D winner. (Forecast 5.00) 1st Aerial, 2nd DAN BREEN, 3rd Rileyev 03 Mar 12 Nbu 20f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 Gd 10-8p1 2/12 Conor O'Farrell 18/1 prominent, mistake 4 out, led, jumped left and mistake 2 out, driven 143 23K shd (3) flat, headed close home CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds) 1st Quicuyo, 2nd Stagecoach Pearl, 3rd Kings Grey 28 Jan 12 Don 16.5f Hcp Ch Cls2 Gd-Sft 11-9b 9/10 Hadden Frost 7/1 mid-division, weakened 4 out 146 Flat Turf: 1 - 1 - 0 - 0 Jumps: 21 - 5 - 6 - 6 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 25K 35 len 1st I'msingingtheblues, 2nd Rileyev, 3rd Takeroc RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY 19 Nov 11 Asc 17f Hcp Ch Cls2 31K Gd 11-12 8/11 T Scudamore 7/2f2 chased leading pair until 7th, mistake next, weakened 9th, soon 148 71 len behind Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR 1st Finian's Rainbow, 2nd Ghizao, 3rd DAN BREEN 09 Apr 11 Ain 16f Nov Ch Gd1 Cls1 Gd 11-4 3/7 J M Maguire 8/1 chased leading pair, ridden approaching 3 out, soon held and no 148 1st Riverside Theatre, 2nd Albertas Run, 3rd Medermit 57K 24 len impression 15 Mar 12 Che 21f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Gd 11-10p 7/12 D Elsworth 5/1f2 held up towards rear, headway on outside 9th, not fluent 3 out, 166 148K 17 len soon outpaced by leaders, no extra from next 1st DAN BREEN, 2nd What's Up Doc, 3rd Five Out Of Five 02 Apr 11 Utt 16f Nov Ch Cls4 3K Gd 11-5 1/5 T Scudamore 4/9f made all, mostly always clear, not fluent 4th, comfortably 148 1st SOMERSBY, 2nd Finian's Rainbow, 3rd Al Ferof 11 len 21 Jan 12 Asc 17f Ch Gd1 Cls1 59K Gd-Sft 11-7p1 1/8 D Elsworth 9/2 took keen hold and soon settled 4th on inside, went 2nd 4 out until 166 1¼ len next, effort on inside approaching 2 out, ridden to chase leader between last 2, driven and stayed on gamely to lead final 130 yards 1st Kauto Star, 2nd Long Run, 3rd Captain Chris 26 Dec 11 Kmp 24f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-10t1 4/7 D Elsworth 12/1 tracked leaders, headway to track leading pair 14th to before 3 out, 166 103K 18¾ len soon no impression 4 1651-2F FRENCH OPERA 43 CD 9 11 - 2 A Tinkler 162 1st Gauvain, 2nd SOMERSBY, 3rd Mr Moonshine N J Henderson 08 Dec 11 Hun 20.5f Ch Gd2 Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-6 2/8 D Elsworth 5/4f held up in rear in touch, close up 8th, 4th and outpaced before 2 166 b g Bering - On Fair Stage 31K 4½ len out, chased winner approaching last, ridden and stayed on flat, always held 1st Master Minded, 2nd SOMERSBY, 3rd Medermit Jockey Colours: Dark blue, emerald green hoop, quartered cap 19 Nov 11 Asc 19f Ch Gd2 Cls1 28K Gd 11-7 2/6 D Elsworth 2/1jf tracked leading trio, headway to 2nd at 8th, led 11th, ridden and 166 3 len headed 2 out, switched left before last, held when hit last, kept on Timeform says: One of 2 wins gained last season was in this race and solid return despite no match for Sprinter Sacre in flat Grade 2 at Newbury. Held when falling at Cheltenham since, but could easily bounce back. (Forecast 6.00) 1st SOMERSBY, 2nd Aiteen Thirtythree, 3rd Gee Dee Nen 31 Oct 11 Kmp 20.5f Ch Cls2 13K Gd 11-10 1/3 D Elsworth 4/6f 128 jumped well, tracked leader, good jump to close 12th, led 3 out, CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds) 3 len soon in control, kept up to work after last, eased close home Flat Turf: 3 - 0 - 0 - 2 Jumps: 24 - 8 - 7 - 1 All Weather: 4 - 0 - 0 - 0

RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY 2 3-22380 CORNAS (NZ) 6 CD 10 11 - 2 J Reveley 153 Nick Williams Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR b g Prized - Duvessa 1st Bellvano, 2nd Tanks For That, 3rd Kumbeshwar 16 Mar 12 Che 16.5f Hcp Ch Gd3 Gd 11-7 F/21 Jeremiah 16/1 towards rear, mistake 8th, under pressure when fell 4 out 162 Jockey Colours: Purple, yellow chevrons, purple sleeves, yellow cap, purple star Cls1 43K McGrath (5) 1st Sprinter Sacre, 2nd FRENCH OPERA, 3rd I'm So Lucky Timeform says: Proved himself as good as ever when placed in both the Haldon Gold Cup and the Tingle Creek over C&D 17 Feb 12 Nbu 17f Ch Gd2 Cls1 17K Gd-Sft 11-10 2/6 A Tinkler 16/1 with leader, led 2nd, not fluent 6th, soon headed, chased winner 162 earlier this term. Things not gone to plan since, though. (Forecast 13.00) 6 len after, not fluent 7th, ridden approaching 4 out, stayed on to secure 2nd flat, no chance with hard held winner CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds) 1st FRENCH OPERA, 2nd Chaninbar, 3rd CORNAS 23 Apr 11 San 16f Ch Gd2 Cls1 29K Gd-Fm 11-2 1/6 A P McCoy 2/1f2 tended to jump left, led until after 2nd, pressed leader, not fluent 162 2 len 8th, narrow lead again before 3 out, driven 2 out, stayed on under Flat Turf: 2 - 0 - 0 - 0 Jumps: 29 - 5 - 4 - 3 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 pressure from last 1st Master Minded, 2nd Albertas Run, 3rd SOMERSBY 08 Apr 11 Ain 20f Ch Gd1 Cls1 99K Gd 11-10 5/10 B J Geraghty 11/1 164 RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY with leader, not fluent 2nd, ridden before last, no extra 16 len Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR 1st Sizing Europe, 2nd Big Zeb, 3rd Captain Cee Bee 16 Mar 11 Che 16f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Gd 11-10 6/11 A Tinkler 22/1 tracked leaders, mistake and lost place 4 out, soon outpaced, kept 164 on under pressure from 2 out, never on terms 1st Bellvano, 2nd Tanks For That, 3rd Kumbeshwar 182K 15¾ len 16 Mar 12 Che 16.5f Hcp Ch Gd3 Gd 10-13 8/21 Mr W Biddick (5) 33/1 chased leaders, driven 3 out, weakened from next 154 1st FRENCH OPERA, 2nd Tchico Polos, 3rd Oiseau de Nuit Cls1 43K 19¼ len 18 Feb 11 Nbu 17f Ch Gd2 Cls1 17K Gd-Sft 11-5 1/7 B J Geraghty 7/2j2f led to 5th, tracked leader, led again narrowly 5 out, ridden between 156 last 2, stayed on well flat 1st Sizing Europe, 2nd Kauto Stone, 3rd CORNAS 6 len 03 Dec 11 San 16f Ch Gd1 Cls1 68K Gd-Sft 11-7 3/7 L Aspell 16/1 held up towards rear in main group, close up 7th, 4th and outpaced 153 13 len after 10th, went 3rd approaching 3 out, kept on same pace under pressure from next, no impression with leading pair 1st Medermit, 2nd CORNAS, 3rd Oiseau de Nuit 01 Nov 11 Exe 17.5f Hcp Ch Gd2 Gd 11-3 2/7 J Reveley 16/1 tracked leaders, went 2nd 4th, led approaching 4 out, soon 153 Cls1 34K 1¼ len headed, stayed close up, every chance last, unable to quicken flat 5 P-85511 SANCTUAIRE (FR) 49 CD 6 11 - 2 D A Jacob 150 P F Nicholls 1st FRENCH OPERA, 2nd Chaninbar, 3rd CORNAS b g Kendor - Biblique 23 Apr 11 San 16f Ch Gd2 Cls1 29K Gd-Fm 11-2 3/6 L Aspell 15/2 held up last, headway to 4th at 6th, went 3rd soon after 2 out, 152 3¾ len stayed on same pace flat 1st Sizing Europe, 2nd Big Zeb, 3rd Captain Cee Bee Jockey Colours: Red, pink epaulets 16 Mar 11 Che 16f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Gd 11-10 9/11 L Aspell 150/1 153 held up in rear, outpaced 4 out, soon beaten Timeform says: Won 2011 Scottish Champion Hurdle and already smart over fences, soon well clear to win small-field 182K 31 len novices at Taunton and even more impressively over C&D last time. This does demand more, though. (Forecast 5.00) 1st FRENCH OPERA, 2nd Tchico Polos, 3rd Oiseau de Nuit 18 Feb 11 Nbu 17f Ch Gd2 Cls1 17K Gd-Sft 11-10 7/7 D A Jacob 7/1 tracked leaders, mistake 2nd, outpaced 5 out, 5th and beaten when 153 39 len hit next, soon weakened CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds)

Flat Turf: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 Jumps: 14 - 6 - 0 - 2 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

3 13-8920 DAN BREEN (IRE) 43 D 7 11 - 2p T Scudamore 148 b g Mull Of Kintyre - Kunuz D Pipe

© 2012 At The Races. All Rights Reserved. 1st Finian's Rainbow, 2nd WISHFULL THINKING, 3rd Albertas RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY 13 Apr 12 Ain 20f Ch Gd1 Cls1 98K Gd 11-10t 2/8 R Johnson 15/2 Run 159 7 len in rear, mistake 10th, went 3rd and headway after 4 out, led before 2 out, headed soon after, ridden before last, kept on and always Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR well held by winner

1st SANCTUAIRE, 2nd Gracchus, 3rd Prince Buster 1st Finian's Rainbow, 2nd Sizing Europe, 3rd Big Zeb 10 Mar 12 San 16f Nov Ch Cls4 5K Gd 11-7 1/4 R Walsh 2/5f made all, took keen hold and soon clear, hit 9th, unchallenged, won - 14 Mar 12 Che 16f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Gd 11-10t F/8 R Johnson 16/1 led until fell heavily 4th 159 41 len at a canter 182K 1st SANCTUAIRE, 2nd Easter Meteor, 3rd Shammick Boy 1st SOMERSBY, 2nd Finian's Rainbow, 3rd Al Ferof 31 Jan 12 Tau 19f Nov Ch Cls4 5K Gd-Sft 11-0 1/5 R Walsh 13/8f took keen hold, made all, went clear when jumped left 2nd, went - 21 Jan 12 Asc 17f Ch Gd1 Cls1 59K Gd-Sft 11-7t 6/8 R Johnson 15/2 held up in last trio, struggling 4 out, no chance when left poor 5th 162 16 len long and landed on top of 4 out, very easily 34 len briefly next, tailed off 1st Binocular, 2nd Rock On Ruby, 3rd Overturn 1st Finian's Rainbow, 2nd WISHFULL THINKING, 3rd Oiseau de 26 Dec 11 Kmp 16f Hdl Gd1 Cls1 37K Gd-Sft 11-7 5/5 D A Jacob 33/1 led in when went badly left and missed break start, always 150 27 Dec 11 Kmp 16f Ch Gd2 Cls1 26K Gd 11-6t 2/6 R Johnson 10/3f2 Nuit 164 detatched in rear, tailed off ¾ len held up in rear, good headway 6th, disputing close 2nd when 82 len blundered badly and stumbled on landing 4 out, soon recovered to 1st Grandouet, 2nd Overturn, 3rd Brampour chase leader, challenged from 3 out, driven to narrow lead final 120 10 Dec 11 Che 17f Hdl Gd2 Cls1 74K Gd 11-4 5/8 R Walsh 14/1 held up behind, some headway approaching 2 out, kept on same 150 yards, edged right no extra and headed close home pace approaching last, never on terms 16½ len 1st Sizing Europe, 2nd Kauto Stone, 3rd CORNAS 03 Dec 11 San 16f Ch Gd1 Cls1 68K Gd-Sft 11-7t 5/7 R Johnson 3/1f2 led and clear to 7th, headed after 10th, lost place approaching 3 164 1st Brampour, 2nd Olofi, 3rd Abergavenny out, soon weakened 13 Nov 11 Che 16.5f Hcp Hdl Gd3 Gd-Sft 11-12 8/23 R Walsh 14/1 behind, headway 3 out, switched left and chased leaders 150 38 len approaching last, ridden and one pace flat, no impression Cls1 57K 8 len 1st Great Endeavour, 2nd Quantitativeeasing, 3rd Divers 12 Nov 11 Che 20.5f Hcp Ch Gd3 Gd-Sft 11-6t 6/20 R Johnson 7/2f prominent, led approaching 4th, hit 8th, headed 3 out, weakened 164 1st The Jigsaw Man, 2nd Clerk's Choice, 3rd Dorabelle next 23 Apr 11 San 16f Hdl List Cls1 9K Gd 11-4 PU/4 R Walsh 15/8f2 reluctant to line up and led in, cocked jaw went left and reluctant to 150 Cls1 85K 32 len jump off, pulled very hard and soon in touch in rear, pulled way up to 3rd after 2nd, hit 3 out, ridden and no response soon after, pulled up before 2 out

8 07-3277 WOOLCOMBE FOLLY (IRE) 56 D 9 11 - 2t Ryan Mahon 155 P F Nicholls b g Presenting - Strong Gara 6 11P-113 WEST WITH THE WIND 167 D 7 11 - 2 Paul Moloney 154 Evan Williams b g Fasliyev - Midnight Angel Jockey Colours: White, crimson hoops, black cap Timeform says: Confirmed himself high-class 2m chaser last term but below form this season, attitude called into question Jockey Colours: Dark green, dark green and white diabolo on sleeves having seemingly failed to apply himself on recent outings. In refitted tongue tie here. (Forecast 26.00) Timeform says: Progresive chaser who has won 6 of last 8 completed starts at around 2m. Given a break since below-par effort at Cheltenham in November and possible he'll come up just short at this level. (Forecast 17.00) CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds)

CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds) Flat Turf: 2 - 0 - 1 - 0 Jumps: 20 - 9 - 4 - 1 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

Flat Turf: 14 - 1 - 3 - 2 Jumps: 17 - 8 - 3 - 2 All Weather: 1 - 1 - 0 - 0 RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY

RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR 1st Aerial, 2nd DAN BREEN, 3rd Rileyev Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR 03 Mar 12 Nbu 20f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 Gd 11-5 7/12 S Clements (7) 22/1 held up in rear, mistake 2nd, hit 9th and reminders, never in 158 23K 33 len contention 1st Gauvain, 2nd WOOLCOMBE FOLLY, 3rd WEST WITH THE 13 Nov 11 Che 16f Ch Cls2 28K Gd-Sft 11-10 3/5 Paul Moloney 5/1 155 1st The Giant Bolster, 2nd Poquelin, 3rd Billie Magern WIND 28 Jan 12 Che 21f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-2 7/10 Ryan Mahon (3) 16/1 161 39 len led, joined 6th, headed 8th, with winner until outpaced and in touch on outside, dropped to mid-division 5th, lost place 9th, blundered 4 out, lost 2nd approaching next, soon no chance with 23K 29 len soon struggling, no danger after front pair 1st Gauvain, 2nd WOOLCOMBE FOLLY, 3rd WEST WITH THE 1st WEST WITH THE WIND, 2nd Loosen My Load, 3rd Imperial 13 Nov 11 Che 16f Ch Cls2 28K Gd-Sft 11-4 2/5 R Walsh 11/10f 165 09 Oct 11 Lim 17f Ch Gd3 Cls1 20K Yl-Sft 11-8 1/4 Paul Moloney 3/1f2 155 WIND Shabra 16 len chased leading pair, pushed along 9th, went 2nd approaching 3 5½ len made all, slightly slow 5 out, clear from before straight, steadied out, kept on same pace, no chance with winner and drifted left last, stayed on well run-in, comfortably 1st Tataniano, 2nd Nomecheki, 3rd WOOLCOMBE FOLLY 1st WEST WITH THE WIND, 2nd Rio Gael, 3rd Piment D'Estruval 22 Oct 11 Chp 16.5f Hcp Ch Cls2 Gd 11-9 3/6 Ryan Mahon (3) 7/2f2 165 25 Aug 11 ffl 16f Hcp Ch Cls2 13K Gd-Fm 11-12 1/6 Paul Moloney 3/1f2 145 chased leaders, outpaced 5 out, stayed on well approacing last, made all, clear until 5th, drew clear again from 4 out, eased 16K 8½ len never able to challenge 5 len towards finish, unchallenged 1st Silk Drum, 2nd Oiseau de Nuit, 3rd I'm Delilah 1st Corr Point, 2nd Oculist, 3rd WEST WITH THE WIND 07 Apr 11 Ain 16f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 Sft 11-7 7/13 Ryan Mahon (5) 8/1 167 02 Aug 11 ffl 14f Hcp Cls6 2K Gd-Fm 10-1 3/5 (1) J P Spencer 8/15f 66 held up in rear, headway 8th, chasing leaders soon after, beaten led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra and lost 34K 29 len when hit 3 out, soon weakened (ex6) 1½ len 2nd place last 100 yards 1st Sizing Europe, 2nd Big Zeb, 3rd Captain Cee Bee 1st WEST WITH THE WIND, 2nd Money Money Money, 3rd Boa 16 Mar 11 Che 16f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Gd 11-10 10/11 D A Jacob 7/1 169 28 Jul 11 ffl 16f Hcp Cls4 4K Gd-Fm 8-3 1/7 (4) K T O'Neill (3) 7/2 60 mid-division on inside, lost place after 4 out, headway under made all, ridden over 1f out, held on well 182K 31 len pressure after next, 7 lengths down in 9th when mistake 2 out, ½ len soon weakened 1st Captain Chris, 2nd Finian's Rainbow, 3rd Realt Dubh 15 Mar 11 Che 16f Ch Gd1 Cls1 74K Gd 11-7 PU/10 Paul Moloney 33/1 chased leaders, hit 3rd, lost place when hit 5th, behind from next, 148 tailed off 4 out, pulled up before next

7 6526F2 WISHFULL THINKING 15 9 11 - 2t R Johnson 164 ch g Alflora - Poussetiere Deux P J Hobbs

Jockey Colours: Dark blue, light blue hoop, checked sleeves and cap Timeform says: Hugely progressive last season, winning at Aintree and Punchestown festivals. Back to best 7 lengths second to Finian's Rainbow in Grade 1 at Aintree last time and another big run on the cards. (Forecast 4.50)

CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds)

Flat Turf: 1 - 0 - 1 - 0 Jumps: 19 - 7 - 4 - 0 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY

Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR