Opportunity for Top Of The Range to excel

NICKY Henderson’s Top Of The Range is given another chance to show his worth today in the Flag-Soprema Waterproofing Classic Novices’ Hurdle at Kempton.

The five-year-old won a bumper at Ffos Las on his debut last Spring and returned to Wales to make a winning start to his hurdling career in November.

He looked outclassed by Fingal Bay and company in the Challow Hurdle at Newbury next time and it was a little disappointing he could not get back on the winning trail at Sandown on his latest start.

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However, an early mistake did him no favours that day and this looks another excellent opportunity.

Webberys Dream has obvious claims of securing his second victory over fences in the Magners Golden Draught Novices’ Chase at Exeter.

The nine-year-old showed little on his fencing introduction at Exeter in November, but he has since run three fine races at Wincanton.

He was second twice to two decent types in Duke Of Lucca and Rangitoto and he then slammed subsequent winner Doeslessthanme.

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Webberys Dream is the highest-rated horse in this field and should take plenty of beating.

Silver Blaze was unlucky to end his juvenile year without success and he will be hard to beat on his three-year-old debut at Southwell.

Given he has handled softer ground, Southwell’s artificial surface should not worry Silver Blaze and he looks a sound bet in the Membership of Southwell Golf Club Median Auction Maiden Stakes.

Bryan Smart’s Da’Quonde has started off the year in excellent form and rates the one to beat in the Mirror Punters Club Fillies’ Handicap.

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