Bay back in business

OWNER Graham Wylie expects Tidal Bay to be better than ever thanks to a wind operation.

Connections took that step following veterinary advice after the eight-year-old failed last season to live up to the high promise of his Arkle Trophy triumph at the 2008 Cheltenham Festival.

The Old Roan Chase at Aintree next month is likely to be the first objective for the Howard Johnson-trained gelding.