Lexus Chase winner Synchronised has been allotted top weight of 11st 10lb for this year’s John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree.

John Smith’s Grand National favourite Junior features among the 23 entries for the Betfred Grand National Trial at Haydock on Saturday.

Mon Mome, winner of the 2009 Grand National, has had his comeback put on hold for a few weeks.

Venetia Williams’ 2009 Grand National hero Mon Mome has been ruled out for the rest of the season.