Aintree beckons for Hedgehunter

Hedgehunter staked a strong claim for the Martell Cognac Grand National with a brilliant round of jumping to win the Goulding Thyestes Handicap Chase at Gowran Park today.

Thu, 22 Jan, 2004 - 16:36

Hedgehunter staked a strong claim for the Martell Cognac Grand National with a brilliant round of jumping to win the Goulding Thyestes Handicap Chase at Gowran Park today.

Willie Mullins’ chaser was cut to 16-1 from 20-1 with both Coral and Paddy Power for the Aintree spectacular on April 3 following his eight-length win over I’vehadit.

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