Hedgehunter heads National hopefuls

Last year’s John Smith’s Grand National hero Hedgehunter tops 84 horses left in Saturday’s Aintree feature at the five-day stage.

Mon, 03 Apr, 2006 - 14:52

Last year’s John Smith’s Grand National hero Hedgehunter tops 84 horses left in Saturday’s Aintree feature at the five-day stage.

Willie Mullins’ 10-year-old was last seen when finishing second to War Of Attrition in the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup and he is set to shoulder joint top-weight of 11st 12lb along with 2005 runner-up Royal Auclair.

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