Grand National 2012: Tony McCoy has doubts over Synchronised's Aintree ability Given how he is often scrubbed along early in his races before finishing with a flourish, it is no real surprise that Synchronised often takes a long time to recover from his battles. After his slightly surprising win in the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown over Christmas, connections had to miss the Hennessy Gold Cup back at the track in early February as he was not showing them the right signs at home. However, McCoy insists he has taken his Cheltenham exertions in his stride. "It took him a little while to get over winning the Lexus Chase in Ireland, but saying that, there is every possibility he's a healthier horse now than he was then for whatever reason," the jockey continued. Whether it was the travelling or whatever after Ireland, it just took him a long time to get over it. Meanwhile, Donald McCain's Ballabriggs bids to become the first back-to-back winner since the legendary Red Rum, who was, of course, trained by his late father Ginger McCain. Ginger was on hand to see the National celebrations 12 months ago in what turned out to be the last year of his life, and there would clearly be no more poignant or emotional winner if Ballabriggs can do it again. "I don't see any reason at all why he shouldn't go there and run his race again," said the trainer.