Johnson hopeful Wishfull can defy top weight in Old Roan

Richard Johnson is confident Wishfull Thinking is ready to run up to his best as he looks to defy top-weight in today’s Betfred Monet’s Garden Old Roan Chase at Aintree.

Johnson hopeful Wishfull can defy top weight in Old Roan
Sat, 26 Oct, 2013 - 01:00

A winner over the course and distance during his brilliant novice campaign a couple of years ago, it has not been plain sailing for the 10-year-old since.

Philip Hobbs’ charge has so far failed to make it at the very highest level, but did enjoy a decent campaign last time around.

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