Verdict

WOOD PIGEON jumped much better than his rivals here last month and was well in command turning for home. Wish In A Well was a well-beaten third that day and Mondo Cane, Tower Of Allen and Dougalstar all failed to finish, though a couple of those could threaten today with a clear round on slightly better terms. Raising Hope may be getting ready for another summer campaign.

Formwatch

Wood Pigeon (IRE) 9-4jfav (11-10) Tracked leader, left in lead 7th, hampered by loose horse 12th and 2 out, ridden clear approaching last, won at Fakenham 2m 5f hcp (5) hvy in Jan beating Achill Road Boy (11-12) by 9l, 6 ran.

Mondo Cane (IRE) 7-1 (11-10) Held up in touch when tied to duck out and unseated rider 12th, at Fakenham 2m 5f hcp (5) hvy in Jan.

Tower Of Allen (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Keen led, fell 7th, at Fakenham 2m 5f hcp (5) hvy in Jan.

Raising Hope (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Mid-division, chased leading pair 3rd, weakened before 9th, pulled up before 3 out, at Fakenham 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in Nov.

Kostaquarta (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Prominent, mistake 4th, lost place before 14th, pulled up after next, at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp (5) hvy in Jan.

Wish In A Well (IRE) 9-2 (10-0) Tracked leaders, left 2nd at 7th until 9th, not fluent 10th, weakened 4 out, 3rd of 6, dist behind Wood Pigeon (11-10) at Fakenham 2m 5f hcp (5) hvy in Jan.

Dougalstar (FR) 20-1 (10-0) Close up when unseated rider 5th, at Fakenham 2m 5f hcp (5) hvy in Jan.