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Tranquil Sea has National aim

Tranquil Sea pictured in action at ClonmelTranquil Sea pictured in action at Clonmel
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Tranquil Sea is likely to get an entry in the Crabbie's Grand National following a fine first run for new connections at Chepstow.

Trainer Warren Greatrex was delighted with the performance of his new recruit in finishing second behind Renard last week, and is now considering the world's greatest steeplechase at Aintree in April for the gelding.

The famous fences hold no fears for Tranquil Sea as the Grade One winner completed in both his races round the National course when trained by Edward O'Grady.

"He's great. We were very happy with the run. He'll come on a bit as we had a little bit to work with," said Upper Lambourn-based Greatrex.

"He showed he had plenty of fire left in his belly and we'll look for a race at the end of this month.

"He probably will get a Grand National entry. The dream is still alive, as it were.

"I did tell Gavin (Sheehan) to be a bit sympathetic with him (at Chepstow). I didn't want him crucified on his first run for me and he's come back in great heart.

"Hopefully, if we can improve on that, which I'm sure we can, we can have some good days with him yet."