Seddon has been nothing short of a revelation for McConnell. Successful in the Plate at the Cheltenham festival, Seddon made it a spring to remember when following up over hurdles at the Punchestown Festival.

Owned by the Galaxy Horse Racing Syndicate, which has been a long-term supporter of the McConnell stable in North County Dublin, the 10-year-old will now take on his biggest test to date at Far Hills in October.

McConnell told TDN Europe, “I've always thought it was a race that would suit him. The trip, ground, obstacles, should all be perfect for him. Obviously, he's a high-rated horse now, so he should be competitive. The prize-money is very good. It should be the trip of a lifetime for a lot of the people [owners], as well. That's why we're a fan of having a crack at it.

“He's done so much for everybody already. He owes us nothing. It'd be hard to top what he's done, but [a victory] would certainly go close.”

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