Synchronised connections looking at National run

Synchronised will bid to become the first Cheltenham Gold Cup winner to land the John Smith's Grand National in the same season since 1934 on Saturday. The Jonjo O'Neill-trained nine-year-old ran out a determined winner of steeplechasing's blue riband at Prestbury Park last month, given an inspired ride by champion jockey Tony McCoy. Golden Miller is the only horse in history to have followed up Gold Cup success with Aintree glory in the same season but providing Synchronised pleases in a midweek workout, he will bid to follow in that legendary chaser's hoofprints. Frank Berry, racing manager to owner JP McManus, said: "At the minute, the plan is for him to go. He just has to do a little bit (of work) during the week to make sure Jonjo's happy with him." Berry also confirmed that last month's Kim Muir Chase winner Sunnhillboy remains on course for the world's most famous steeplechase. "Sunnyhillboy is in good order and he definitely goes to Aintree," he added.