Hedgehunter may return at Thurles

Willie Mullins could give Hedgehunter a first start of the season in Thursday's Thurles Chase, but will not make a final decision about his participation until declaration day.

Victorious in the 2005 Grand National at Aintree, the gallant 10-year-old only conceded to Numbersixvalverde in this year's renewal despite carrying joint-top weight, and just as valiantly managed to finish second to War Of Attrition in the Cheltenham Gold Cup.