Miinnehoma was naturally popular with the once-a-year betting public, having won the 1994 National and was again partnered by Richard Dunwoody, the most experienced and successful rider in the race, weighing out for his 11th National and at 11/1.
Eventual winner Royal Athlete was among those worthy of respect but considered out of form with Chatam, Riverside Boy, Romany King and Superior Finish, and was sent off at 40/1.