Hedgehunter misses French date

Grand National winner Hedgehunter will miss his intended engagement in the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris at Auteuil on May 29.

Wed, 18 May, 2005 - 11:00

Grand National winner Hedgehunter will miss his intended engagement in the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris at Auteuil on May 29.

Trainer Willie Mullins had hoped to run the brilliant 14-length winner of the Aintree showpiece in the race on Sunday week, but has been forced to shelve his plans.

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Courts Racing Heathrow Place: Auteuil Place: France Person: Hedgehunter Person: Willie Mullins Person: Mullins Person: Homer Wells Person: Raikkonen Event: Grand National Event: Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris Event: Prix la Barka Event: Grande Course de Haies d’Auteuil Organisation: Racing Post

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