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Grand National aim for Evan Williams’ Buywise after Sandown victory

Williams' 11-year-old recorded his first win in nearly three years at Sandown and is now set to head back to Aintree for the Grand National in April

Harriet Fuller

Published: 12:19, 21 Jan 2018

POPULAR veteran Buywise is set for another crack at the Randox Health Grand National following his Sandown victory.

Evan Williams' 11-year-old ended a long losing streak when flying home to land the 32Red Veterans' Handicap Chase Final.

Buywise ended his long run of losses at Sandown — Buywise ended his long run of losses at SandownCredit: PA

Williams is now set to send him back to Aintree for the National for which he is a 50-1 shot.

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"It was a tremendous run. I'm over the moon with him," said Williams.

"He's in fantastic form and will go for the Grand National now. We'll have a pop at it."

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