Speculation about Synchronised’s participation in the John Smith's Grand National creates a buzz
Synchronised, the son of Sadler’s Wells, out of mare Mayasta, has been gaining market popularity for the John Smith's Grand National.
He has been given 2 to 1 odds of winning, but it is not confirmed whether he will compete in the event or not.
Frank Berry, who is the racing manager for Synchronised's owner, J. P. McManus, told the press that it has not been decided if the nine-year-old gelding will compete in the upcoming event.
He stated:
"No decision has been made. We'll see how he is early next week.”
With a majestic victory in the Grade 1 Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase in the Cheltenham Festival on 16th March, 2012, the runner is collecting attention from all sides.
He downed the prestigious victory by defeating, The Giant Bolster, by 2 ¼ lengths, under jockey A.P. McCoy.
He also notched the victory in the Grade 1 Lexus Chase, which was held at Leopardstown on 28th December, 2011. He ran well and showed his tremendous skill as he defeated, Rubi Light, by 8 ½ lengths.
Ballabriggs, trained by Donald McCain, for owner Trevor Hemmings, will also be competing, but his popularity in the market is less than Synchronised’s.
The eleven-year-old has downed some magnificent victories in his career, and may add another one to his record with this race.
He succeeded over, Oscar Time, by 2 ¼ lengths in the Grade 3 John Smith's Grand National Chase (Handicap) at Aintree last year. He maintained his composure throughout the race, with Jason Maguire in the irons.
Cappa Bleu, son of Pistolet Bleu, out of mare Cappagale, will also compete in this event. The ten-year-old gelding last bagged a victory in the Betfair Multiples Handicap Chase at Haydock on 19th November, 2011, where he acquired
a narrow victory by a head to Tamarinbleu.
If Synchronised competes in this race, he will be competing against some tough competitors.
He will have to bring the same kind of skill to the table, which he demonstrated in the Cheltenham Festival. With his form and training, he can take this race, but the other runners are not to be under-estimated.
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