William's Wishes was down on his nose at the second-last fence of the 32Red Casino Handicap Chase at Sandown but was still good enough to win well.
An even-money favourite who is now unbeaten in five starts over fences, he was switched to the inside by Paul Moloney and stretched two lengths clear of Nozic on the run-in.
"He's a very difficult horse to work out. He was a bit keen and made mistakes, and he only disappoints you at home," said trainer Evan Williams.
"He's entered for the Victor Chandler at Ascot but would be far more likely to go over to Ireland for the Dan Moore Handicap Chase (January 20 at Fairyhouse)."
Andrew Brooks is formulating a plan for Katenko (5-1), who stormed away in the 32Red HBLB Handicap Chase under a positive Aidan Coleman.
"He won that well and we've always hoped he would be a Grand National horse," said the owner. "He's only seven, but he is mature, and I believe horses are there for racing."
Bottom-weight Lord Of House (12-1) took a valuable prize for Charlie Mann in the 32Red Handicap Hurdle.
13 May 2013
Fabre confirms Ocovango for EpsomAspect on route to big things
Room at the top for Cityscape
Freedom steps into chasing ranks
Lucky thirteen in line for Lockinge
Galway beckons for Swinton hero
Sajjhaa set for late return
Cadeaux thriving in Singapore
Pink primed for Duke Of York
Liber takes aim at Musidora
Battle won for O'Brien
Pretending the real deal
Duntle back to winning ways
Classic glory for Flotilla
Style wins the day in Paris
Highclere double-handed for Dante
Cornerstone plans up in the air
Beckett planning Gesture workout
12 May 2013
No hurry for Jammy plansGuest in hunt for more Ascot glory
Vow set for Goodwood return
Gold-en boy Anodin in Classic hunt
Buick aiming for French strike
Angel flies home to land Chartwell
Barizan bounces back in style
Queally lights up Ascot meeting
Ektihaam storms to Buckhounds win
Nevis takes depleted Trial contest
Hard-fought battle won at Haydock
Secret impresses in Oaks Trial
Ascot drama for Fanning
11 May 2013
Felix foot-perfect on fencing debutCavalryman leads Cup charge
Ramsa ready to stand Trial
Duntle out to dazzle in Amethyst
Swift return doesn't bother Moran
Garman gives Bolger hope
Henderson: Ground vital for Voice
McMahon sweet on Tart Ascot claims
Murphy to move to France
Athos flies to Ormonde glory
Dee day for impressive Magician
Kingdom confirmed for Queen Anne
Secret's out for Lingfield glory
Lambe expects good run from Hall
Marengo ready to do battle
Greatwood on trial at Lingfield
Barizan sneaks into Swinton
Jamesie gunning for Vic-tory
10 May 2013
Telescope focus is on DanteBlinkers considered for Guarantee#
Bonfire camp bemoan Huxley flop
Moohaajim has six appeal
Ascot welcomes a couple of Guests


