Star Traveller, favourite for the Grand National this day week with Coral and William Hill, will have his penultimate workout for the big race this morning.
But his stablemate Edmond, winner of the Welsh National at Chepstow in December, continues to attract support for the Aintree spectacular.
Trainer Henry Daly said yesterday: 'We just took Star Traveller out to do a couple of canters this morning and he seemed very well in himself. He will do a proper piece of work tomorrow and, as we always do, he will work with something else.'
Coral reported 'serious' support for Edmond on Thursday following the forecast of rain over the weekend and, despite the official going for the National firming up slightly to good, William Hill cut the gelding to 10 to 1 from 12 to 1 yesterday. A decision on Edmond's participation is expected tomorrow or Monday.
Top weight Young Kenny, who would also appreciate soft going, has also been well backed and is now 10 to 1 from 12 to 1 with Hills and 14 to 1 from 16s with Ladbrokes, while Coral have clipped Star Traveller to 8 to 1 clear favourite from 9 to 1.
Meanwhile trainer Alan King is still to find a big-race jockey for last year's National third Call It A Day. The 10-year-old has yet to gain his form this season. King said: 'I hope once we get the final entries we'll get something sorted but there's no need to panic yet.'
Latest betting
Coral: 8-1 Star Traveller, 9-1 Bobbyjo, 10-1 Young Kenny, 12-1 Betty's Boy, Edmond, 14-1 Micko's Dream, 14-1 The Last Fling, 16-1 Cavalero, Djeddah, 18-1 Dark Stranger, 20-1 Earthmover, Kendal Cavalier, Niki Dee, Red Marauder, 25-1 Escartefigue, Hollybank Buck, Kingdom of Shades, Lucky Town, Luzcadou, 33-1 bar.
Ladbrokes: 7-1 Bobbyjo, 8-1 Star Traveller, 14-1 Betty's Boy, Djeddah, Young Kenny, 16-1 Micko's Dream, The Last Fling, 20-1 Red Marauder, Dark Stranger, Cavalero, 25-1 Papillon, 33-1 Bar.
William Hill: 8-1 Bobbyjo, Star Traveller, 12-1 Young Kenny, 14-1 Betty's Boy, 16-1 Djeddah, Edmond, Micko's Dream, 20-1 Cavalero, The Last Fling, 25-1 Dark Stranger, Earthmover, Red Marauder, 33-1 Bar.
