The entries for the 2009 John Smith's Grand National have been revealed, with last year's Gold Cup winner Denman the headline act from a total of 123.

Two previous winners of the four-and-a-half-mile marathon have been entered again, with last year's victor Comply Or Die, trained by Somerset handler David Pipe, and 2007 scorer Silver Birch gunning for more glory.

War Of Attrition, the 2006 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, adds another touch of class to the race.

Champion trainer Paul Nicholls continues in his pursuit to win the £900,000 handicap for the first time and, along with Denman, has engaged 10 others from his Ditcheat yard.

Those include recent Sky Bet Chase winner Big Fella Thanks, Nozic, Star De Mohaison, Gwanako, My Will Opera Mundi, Cornish Sett, Leading Attraction and former Becher Chase scorer Eurotrek.

Pipe has also entered Hennessy hero Madison Du Berlais among his team of seven.

The Irish have enjoyed a good recent run in the race and King Johns Castle, who finished as runner-up last year, is one of seven entries for legendary owner JP McManus, who has come close to winning the Grand National on a few occasions but has never seen his silks carried to victory.

Other strong contenders for Ireland include Welsh National hero Notre Pere, Irish National winner Hear The Echo, Becher Chase scorer Black Apalachi and last year's third, Snowy Morning.

Notable entries also include Cloudy Lane, Imperial Commander, Exotic Dancer, Joe Lively and Air Force One.