Gifford all smiles over Trend2nd February 2013
Nick Gifford was dreaming of Cheltenham after On Trend stayed on gamely to score in the Betfred Masters Handicap Chase at Sandown.
Four of the winner's rivals hold Grand National entries but it was On Trend, returned at 7-1, who showed most stamina under Tom Cannon to master Viking Blond by eight lengths, having taken up the running ahead of the Pond Fence.
"I've finally found the right trip and ground for him and he loved the stiff Sandown finish," said the trainer.