Tag: Constitution
Constitution Hill: Nicky Henderson’s star in hospital due to suspected colic; major doubt for Punchestown | Racing News
Constitution Hill has suffered a setback in his health, with trainer Nicky Henderson describing “a few traumatic days” due to suspected colic. The unbeaten seven-year-old missed the defence of his Champion Hurdle crown earlier this month due to a respiratory infection but had been reported to be recovering well, with a trip to the Punchestown…
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State Man ready for Constitution Hill rematch in Champion Hurdle | Racing News
Willie Mullins believes State Man returns to Cheltenham a stronger runner this year as he tries to make up the deficit with the all-conquering Constitution Hill in the Unibet Champion Hurdle. The Irish raider trailed home nine lengths adrift of Nicky Henderson’s National Hunt superstar last year, the only time he has been defeated in…
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William Hill Aintree Hurdle: Flawless Constitution Hill cruises to Aintree glory for Nico De Boinville and Nicky Henderson
Constitution Hill put the seal on a flawless campaign with a dominant performance in the William Hill Aintree Hurdle. So impressive in winning last season’s Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham by 22 lengths, Nicky Henderson’s six-year-old has taken the step up into the big league this year with consummate ease. Having left his top-class stablemate…
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