THERE were many highlights at Cheltenham on trials day but Frodon’s sheer determination in the Grade 2 Betbright Trial Cotswold Chase was special.

Paul Nicholls’ course specialist looks a live Gold Cup contender after making all for Bryony Frost and holding Elegant Escape by three-parts of a length on the demanding climb to the line. He stayed three miles and a furlong, which some had doubted, but will have another furlong to travel if he is allowed take his chance in the big one next month. He is a credit to his trainer and was recording another Cheltenham success following his outstanding efforts in valuable handicaps.