The last two winners of the Scottish Grand National, Peter Bowen’s Al Co and Alan King’s Godsmejudge, are among a massive entry of 93 for this year's renewal of the Ayr showpiece.

Both horses are on target for Aintree in less than a fortnight.

Several others are also due to run in Liverpool first, such as Soll, Alvarado, Balthazar King, Unioniste and Rocky Creek.

Novices’ have a decent record in the Scottish National and King has given Sego Success the option, fifth in the four-miler at Cheltenham, one place ahead of Nigel Twiston-Davies' Cogry, also a possible.

The winner of that race, Cause Of Causes, is also engaged but is another bound for Aintree first.

On His Own, runner-up in the Gold Cup last year, Gooonyella, winner of the Midlands National, Glenquest, placed in the Welsh National and Yes Tom, who goes well at Ayr, represent just some of the Irish interest.

Sam Winner, The Package, Lie Forrit, If In Doubt and Houblon Des Obeuax add a touch of class to the entries.

On the same day the QTS Scottish Champion Hurdle has attracted an entry of 43.

They include Betfair Hurdle winner Violet Dancer, Tony Martin's Quick Jack and Nicky Richards' hugely impressive novice Glingerburn.

Meanwhile, Godsmejudge is still on course for Aintree despite a disappointing last run out.

The nine-year-old was raced over hurdles at Bangor in preparation for National but finished last in a three-mile handicap.

The Barbury Castle handler was concerned their may have been a problem with his 2013 Scottish National winner, but he is said to be back on course for Aintree after nothing came to light.

Godsmejudge relishes these staying tests having also finished second to Peter Bowen’s Al Co in defence of his Scottish National crown last April.

He is a best-priced 20-1 chance with most bookmakers for the Aintree showpice and King said: “He’s fine, all is OK.

“He didn’t like going back hurdling and the plan didn’t work.

“All roads still lead to Aintree and Wayne will ride him.”