By only offering odds of 5/1 bookies have overestimated Hedgehunter's chances of winning next week says TodayOnline.

They are reporting the opinion of trainer Willie Mullins who is seeking consecutive Grand National wins. Hedgehunter will have to win whilst carrying 11st 12lb - a weight no winner has carried since the legendary Red Rum. Taking this burden into account 5/1 doesn't seem reasonable.

Myself, I'd prefer to put my money on clan Royal @ 6/1 which is my recomendation for Aintree next Saturday.