Mullins has no grounds for concern

NATIONAL favourite Hedgehunter will travel to Aintree today, with his trainer Willie Mullins satisfied about the ground conditions at Liverpool.

Mullins has no grounds for concern
Thu, 07 Apr, 2005 - 01:00
Robert Pratt and Martin Kelly

After falling at the final fence last year when still in contention, the nine-year-old is now as low as 7-1 for the world’s greatest steeplechase, in which he will be ridden by Ruby Walsh.

“He will travel over later this evening or tomorrow - we will just see what the weather is like,” said Mullins.

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