Thrilled with future chaser Topofthegame after his victory at Sandown

The imposing Topofthegame on the way to victory in the handicap hurdleCredit: Mark Cranham

It’s no secret we’ve all got very high hopes of Topofthegame when he resumes his career over fences.

Anything he does over hurdles is a bonus, so it was wonderful to see him land a £100,000 handicap hurdle at Sandown last Saturday.

I’ve an awful lot of time for the big horse, who has bounced back from a fall over fences at Newbury in November in fantastic style.

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Published on 9 February 2018inComment

Last updated 16:52, 10 February 2018

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