Hedgehunter heading straight for Aintree

WILLIE MULLINS has confirmed that Hedgehunter will head for the John Smith’s Grand National without another run.

Hedgehunter heading straight for Aintree
Wed, 09 Mar, 2005 - 00:00
Anita Chambers

The nine-year-old returned to winning form on his last start when tackling fences for the first time this season at Fairyhouse.

Hedgehunter had failed to score in five starts over hurdles but he bounced back to his best when beating Pizarro in the Bobbyjo Chase.

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