Theatre Territory: On target for the Topham
Theatre Territory: On target for the Topham

Waley-Cohens target Aintree glory with Theatre Territory


Robert Waley-Cohen and his son, Sam, have their eyes fixed on more Aintree glory with Theatre Territory in the Randox Health Topham Chase on April 13.

The owner and jockey have been incredibly fortunate over the famous Grand National fences, having won the Topham twice before with Rajdhani Express and Liberthine to go with Katarino's two victories in the Fox Hunters' Chase.

Theatre Territory, trained by Warren Greatrex, is one of 79 entries. She was last seen finishing third to Master Dee in the Betdaq Chase at Kempton.

"The Topham Chase is absolutely the target for Theatre Territory," said Waley-Cohen.

"I have been extremely pleased with her campaign so far. She was always likely to be a really good chaser and has run some fantastic races this season.

"I know Sam is looking forward to riding her at Aintree. She jumps well and I don't see any reason why she should not go there. I hope she can emulate one of my other mares, Liberthine, who won the Topham in 2006."

Master Dee, last year's winner Ultragold, O O Seven, Go Conquer and former Gold Cup winner Lord Windermere are in the mix.

Entries have also been released for this year's Fox Hunters' with dual winner On The Fringe among 38 possibles.

Beaten Cheltenham favourite Burning Ambition, Balnaslow and the Paul Nicholls-trained trio of Unioniste, Virak and Wonderful Charm, who is part-owned by Waley-Cohen, have the option.

"I would think Wonderful Charm will go," said Waley-Cohen. "He finished in the Grand National last year, albeit down the field, so we know he acts around there. We are just praying for some better ground for him."

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