Gordon Elliott is hoping Silver Birch's Grand National win can "kick-start" his fledgling training career.
The revitalised 10-year-old, who won the 2004 Welsh National when in the care of Paul Nicholls, held the late thrust of McKelvey by three-quarters of a length to record a famous victory.
Elliott reported Silver Birch to be in top form this morning and the 29-year-old is now hoping for a few new owners at his Trim yard in County Meath.
"He's fine, he's in good order and he ate up this morning," said Elliott. "He's got a few scratches, but nothing serious.
"It is just about beginning to sink in, but I still can't believe it, it was absolutely unbelievable.
"Hopefully this will put the yard on the map and give us a bit of kick-start.
"We've just tried to keep him sweet since we got him and it seems to have worked.
"I didn't know what to think when McKelvey came lunging at us, but it worked out well in the end."
McKelvey suffered a tendon injury in the process of his heroic effort, but trainer Peter Bowen is confident of him making a full recovery.
"He'll be all right and he will be back next year," said Bowen. "It's not too serious an injury, he hasn't done a serious job on it. We have a spa here so he'll be in there three times a day and he'll be getting the best treatment.
"I was both delighted and gutted with his run. I don't want to take anything away from the winner, but the injury must have cost him the race.
"It must have cost him a couple of lengths and we weren't beaten that far."
Tom Taaffe, trainer of third-placed Slim Pickings, was not at Aintree to see the race after a travel mix-up, but was nonetheless delighted with his charge's performance.
"I haven't got as big a buzz out of any race for a long time and I probably saw more by watching the race at home," he said.
"Barry (Geraghty) and I fancied him all along, especially as he had such a nice weight. They then have to take to the fences, but he took to it like a duck to water.
"He's come out of it fine and we'll aim to go back there next year."