O'Neill delays final decision on Synchronised run

A final decision on whether Synchronised will line up in Sunday’s Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown will be made by Thursday.

The JP McManus-owned stayer was a most impressive winner of the Lexus Chase at the Foxrock circuit over Christmas, but trainer Jonjo O’Neill revealed last week that it has taken some time for the nine-year-old to recover from his exertions.