Corach Rambler entered at Cheltenham on Saturday as Lucinda Russell signals Grand National hero ready for action

Grand National hero Corach Rambler could make his eagerly awaited comeback on Saturday, with the star chaser given the option of running at Cheltenham's Showcase meeting.

The nine-year-old, who gave Lucinda Russell and jockey Derek Fox their second victories in the Aintree showpiece last season, is among 11 entries for the Edinburgh Gin Chase over three and a quarter miles at Kelso and one of 25 possibles for a handicap chase over a furlong shorter at Cheltenham.

Corach Rambler has a terrific record at Prestbury Park, where he is unbeaten in three starts including winning the last two runnings of the Ultima Handicap Chase.

"We don't know where he will run just yet," Russell said. "We'll speak about it and see what the week brings before we make a decision. Both tracks should have that perfect ground for us and we're hoping he'll run this weekend."

Were to run at Cheltenham, his rivals could include the classy Galia Des Liteaux – a Grade 2 winner over fences last season – while stablemate Your Own Story, sixth when sent off favourite for the Scottish Grand National last time, is also entered.

Russell could also unleash another of her stars on Cheltenham's card, with Sefton Novices' Hurdle winner Apple Away entered in a high-class 3m½f novice chase, in which she could make her chasing debut against the likes of dual Stayers' Hurdle hero Flooring Porter and Martin Pipe winner Iroko.

Stablemate Giovinco, who maintained his unbeaten record with a wide-margin win in a Listed novice hurdle at Perth in April, is also entered. However, both are also in a 2m4f novice chase at Carlisle on Thursday.

"We haven't worked out where both will go yet, but they're in lovely form," said Russell. "We've been enjoying the Flat season with a fair few successes, but the jumps takes off now and is our focus. We can't wait for the season to get going."

Turners Novices' Chase second Notlongtillmay could also make his return on the card and is among 14 entries for the opening 2m handicap chase.

The going at Cheltenham is currently good to soft, soft in places following 90mm of rain this month, with some showers forecast during the week before the two-day meeting gets under way on Friday.

Clerk of the course Jon Pullin said: "We're in good shape, and it's very much different from this time last year when we were still feeling the effects of the drought. We had a dry Sunday after all the rain last week, and a breeze meant it dried back a little. We could get some spells of rain during the week, and Wednesday evening could be the heaviest when we might get 5-10mm.

"I'm delighted with the volume of horses in the fields, and the quality too. It's great to get going again."

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