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McConnell has American Grand National in mind for Seddon

Seddon and Ben Harvey pictured on their way to victory at CheltenhamSeddon and Ben Harvey pictured on their way to victory at Cheltenham
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Seddon, trained by John McConnell, has set his sights on the American Grand National at Far Hills.

Since joining McConnell's stable, the talented ten-year-old Stowaway gelding has shown remarkable progress, securing victories at both Cheltenham and Punchestown festivals.

With a string of impressive performances under his belt, Seddon, owned by the Galaxy Horse Racing Syndicate, is now primed for a transatlantic journey.

The American Grand National at Far Hills appears to be the main target for the versatile bay gelding, as he continues to demonstrate his ability at the top level.

"All roads lead to the American Grand National in October with Seddon. It’s the race that Hewick won last year," McConnell revealed.

"He'll probably have a Flat run as a pipe opener for that, maybe in the likes of Killarney over two miles."

McConnell went on to discuss plans for another two stable stalwarts, Hereditary Rule and Anna Bunina.

"Hereditary Rule may be entered in the Galway Plate. I'm not sure if he'd get in and if he didn't we could possibly aim him at the Blazers," the Co Meath handler added.

"He's only 114 over hurdles as well so we might try and exploit that mark perhaps at Galway. Nothing is set in stone.

"Anna Bunina has had a break and wouldn’t be ready in time for the Galway Hurdle."