Synchronised connections looking at National run

Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Synchronised is becoming increasingly likely to take his chance in the John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree next Saturday.

Trainer Jonjo O’Neill is waiting for owner J P McManus to decide whether to let the nine-year-old be among his team for the world’s most famous steeplechase.

But he believes Synchronised should be given the chance to attempt to become the first horse to win both the Gold Cup and National in the same season since Golden Miller in 1934.