Top Ville Ben comes of age with classy Rowland Meyrick success

Top Ville Ben: made light work of the Rowland Meyrick at WetherbyCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

One-time tearaway Top Ville Ben showed he had matured with an impressively settled victory in the 888Sport Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase at Wetherby.

Delighted trainer Phil Kirby is now eyeing a crack at the Randox Health Grand National or even the Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup with the eight-length winner.

He was quick to credit work-rider Jennie Durrans after the invariably keen front-runner took a lead for a lap before scoring his third course win under Tommy Dowson.

Read the full story

Read award-winning journalism from the best writers in racing, with exclusive news, interviews, columns, investigations, stable tours and subscriber-only emails.

Subscribe to unlock

Racing Post digital newspaper (worth over £100 per month)
Award-winning journalism from the best writers in racing
Expert tips from the likes of Tom Segal and Paul Kealy
Replays and results analysis from all UK and Irish racecourses
Form study tools including the Pro Card and Horse Tracker
Extensive archive of statistics covering horses, trainers, jockeys, owners, pedigree and sales data

Already a subscriber?Log in

Racing Post staff

Published on 26 December 2019inReports

Last updated 18:43, 26 December 2019

Copy