ON THE FRINGE is among 38 possibles for the Randox Health Foxhunters' Open Hunters' Chase at Aintree on April 12th.

Enda Bolger's veteran has won the race twice but age appears to be catching up with him, although he didn't perform too badly at Cheltenham last week.

Beaten Cheltenham favourite Burning Ambition, Balnaslow and the Paul Nicholls-trained trio of Unioniste, Virak and Wonderful Charm also have the Merseyside option.

"I would think Wonderful Charm will go," said owner Robert 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."

Waley-Cohen and his son Sam have their eyes fixed on more Aintree glory with Theatre Territory in the Randox Health Topham Chase a day later.

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

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 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Lord Windermere are in the mix.