Tag: Nicky
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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Shishkin ‘99.9 certain’ to run in 1965 Chase at Ascot on Saturday, reveals Nicky Henderson | Racing News
Nicky Henderson has revealed Shishkin is “99.9 certain” to run in the 1965 Chase at Ascot on Saturday. The nine-year-old is also entered in the Betfair Chase at Haydock, but Henderson looks set to opt for the shorter race at Ascot, with the ground the key factor. The Grade Two 1965 Chase is run over…
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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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