AJ O'Neill to join father Jonjo on training licence

FRESH CHAPTER: At 72, trainer Jonjo O'Neill believes the time is right to freshen things up via a new partnership with his son AJ. Picture: John Walton/PA
Jonjo O'Neill is confident son AJ will bring "new energy and new ideas" to the Jackdaws Castle operation after being added to the training licence ahead of next season.
O'Neill senior has enjoyed great success since setting up in 2001, with Gold Cup hero Synchronised featuring among 26 Cheltenham Festival winners, while Don't Push It provided him with Grand National glory at Aintree.