UNOWHATIMEANHARRY is not certain to head to Aintree on Saturday despite featuring amongst 21 entries for the Ryanair Stayers Liverpool Hurdle.

The Harry Fry-trained nine-year-old was a red-hot favourite for the Stayers’ Hurdle at last month’s Cheltenham Festival, but could only finish third behind Irish challenger Nichols Canyon.

He would appear to have a strong chance of gaining compensation on Merseyside, but owner JP McManus has other options in the Grade One event.

Fry said: “He’s entered and we will be looking to run but we will see how the week pans out.

“I imagine ground will play a part and what other horses JP McManus has entered in the race and what he would like to run.

“He has been fine. Obviously it is quite a quick turn around and no doubt a decision will be made nearer the time.”

Unowhatimeanharry is one of three McManus-owned entries along with Alan King’s Yanworth and Jezki from Jessica Harrington’s stable.

Yanworth was a disappointing seventh when favourite for the Champion Hurdle, but could be seen to better effect if stepped up to three miles on Grand National day.

Other contenders include Warren Greatrex’s stable stalwart Cole Harden and Gordon Elliott’s Festival heroine Apple’s Jade.