Navan report: Run Wild Fred leads rivals a merry dance

Trainer Gordon Elliott with the trophy after Run Wild Fred gave him his fifth Troytown Chase win at Navan. Picture: Healy Racing

Run Wild Fred halved in price for the Grand National as he got off the mark over fences at the ninth attempt with a commanding performance in the Ladbrokes Troytown Handicap Chase at Navan.

The seven-year-old, one of seven Gordon Elliott-trained runners, led his 15 rivals a merry dance with a bold, front-running display coupled with a superb round of jumping.