Racing: Hedgehunter, winner of the 2005 Grand National, is likely to be seen in Grade One action at Leopardstown next month.
The Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup on February 10th has been nominated as his probable next port of call before connections turn their attention to Cheltenham and Aintree.
Second in the Leopardstown race last season, Willie Mullins' 11-year-old filled the same spot in the Gold Cup in March and the Grand National the following month.
Reportedly back on song now, he is likely to tread a familiar path this spring if preparations continue to go smoothly.
"Hedgehunter's back in fast work and he's aiming at the Hennessy at Leopardstown in February," confirmed owner Trevor Hemmings' racing manager Michael Meagher. "He was second there last year and he missed his run over Christmas as Willie wasn't quite happy with him but he's on target now."