Irish trainer Gavin Cromwell has saddled five runners in the Randox Grand National to date, with Vanillier faring best when the two and a quarter length runner-up to Corach Rambler in 2023.

His eight entries in 2025 include Inothewayurthinkin, who currently shares 10-1 joint-favouritism with last year’s winner I Am Maximus.

Cromwell said: “Inothewayurthinkin (11st 5lb) is on 160 which is the same as his mark in Ireland. I wouldn’t say he is a certain runner at this stage and we will look at other options for him, including the Bowl at Aintree. He will also get an entry in the Irish National as well.

“Limerick Lace (10st 10lb) was running a good race last year before she made a mistake, which effectively ended her chance. She has just been entered for the Mares’ Chase at Cheltenham again (which she won in 2024) and there is a chance she could go there and on to Aintree again. I am hoping that she is a spring horse as her two runs this season have not seen her at her best.

“Perceval Legallois (10st 12lb) I would say is a likely runner at this stage and I think we’ll be missing Cheltenham with him. He won the Paddy Power Handicap Chase at Leopardstown over Christmas and then a Listed handicap hurdle at the Dublin Racing Festival so is in really good form.

“Both Stumptown (11st 2lb) and Vanillier (10st 6lb) could go to the Cross Country at Cheltenham and then we can see about the National, but both horses could go for both races.

“Velvet Elvis (10st 7lb) could be a possible although he is very ground dependent as he must have some ease.

“Yeah Man (10st 5lb) will struggle to get in off his weight. The aim is to go to Haydock on Saturday for the Grand National Trial and try to win it again as it is a good race in its own right. He’ll also be entered in the Irish National.

“Malina Girl (10st 1lb) is unlikely to get in.”

Gloucestershire-based Kim Bailey recently took out a joint-licence with his long-term assistant Mat Nicholls and the duo have one entry in Trelawne (10st 11lb). A winner of a valuable graduation chase at Haydock Park in November, the nine-year-old has subsequently finished fourth in premier handicap chases at Ascot and Haydock Park.

Bailey said: “The aim at the moment is for Trelawne to go to Cheltenham and he would only go to Aintree if the ground was unsuitable at Cheltenham. He needs ease in the ground.

“He would have to prove his stamina if he went to the Grand National but that is true for most of them and I think he would be fine.”

On being reminded it is now quarter of a century since Mr Frisk’s victory in course-record time, Bailey said: “That does make me feel old! But at the same time, it still feels like yesterday – the National gives you amazing memories that last forever.”