Trainer Jonjo O’Neill is keen for Synchronised to attempt to become just the second horse in history to land the John Smith’s Grand National and the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup in the same season.

Midnight Chase will be readied for a tilt at the John Smith’s Grand National following his slightly disappointing performance in the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

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