A total of 66 horses are on 10st or above in the weights published today for the Martell Cognac Grand National at Aintree on April 3rd.
The number is one below last year's modern day record of 67 with Francois Doumen's First Gold heading the handicap on 11st 12lb with Irish duo Rince Ri, and Harbour Pilot rated 2lb lower.
Last year's winner Monty's Pass has been allotted 11st 7lb, which came as a surprise to his trainer Jimmy Mangan.
He said: "I thought I would be a bit lighter. I'm a bit close to those at the top (First Gold and Rince Ri). I thought around 11st 2lb but that's the way it goes.
"The main thing is to get there in good form. He's in great form and he'll be having a run in a few weeks and hopefully everything goes well."
Jonjo O'Neill has a strong hand with six entries headed by Clan Royal (10-2), who has won twice over the Grand National fences.
Ante-post favourite Hedgehunter - one of a seven-strong Willie Mullins contingent - has been given 10st 9lb.
