Silver Thorn lands Exeter feature

THE Emma Lavelle-trained Silver Thorn won the feature Novices' Limited Handicap

- writes Lucy Johnson.

Chase at a sunny Exeter Racecourse yesterday, making virtually all the running to score by two lengths from co-favourite El GranjeroThe grey had won his previous start at Doncaster in December, with his trainer reporting that he was progressing well. Lavelle said: "He's still learning and he only ever really does as much as he needs to, which is great as he'll keep improving. We're very pleased with how he's handled the ground today, which means he'll go on anything.

"He's very straightforward and we're happy with that today. I think we'll see how the handicapper assesses him before deciding our next steps."