Top Ville Ben could be given a run-out at Aintree next month, with trainer Phil Kirby aiming his popular 11-year-old for a possible tilt at the Topham Chase.

Phil Kirby’s popular campaigner Top Ville Ben could head next for the Topham Chase at Aintree.

Phil Kirby is eyeing the Randox Topham Chase for Top Ville Ben following his brave third at Leopardstown during the Dublin Racing Festival.

Following his third-placed finish in the Bulmers Leopardstown Handicap Chase at last weekend's Dublin Racing Festival, Top Ville Ben is being lined up for a tilt at the Randox Topham Chase over the Grand National fences at Aintree's showpiece meeting in April.

Gesskille will look to secure a significant prize for connections in the Boylesports Becher Handicap Chase at Aintree on Saturday.