Mullins hedges Gold bets

WILLIE MULLINS will leave a decision on Hedgehunter’s participation in the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup until nearer next month’s Festival.

The John Smith's Grand National hero is available at around the 16-1 mark for the blue riband after finishing a tired second to Beef Or Salmon in the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup eight days ago.

"We haven't made a decision and it is unlikely we will make a decision this week as we haven't put a time limit on it we will just see how things go," said Mullins.