Nicky Henderson has maintained that “the dream is still alive” for Constitution Hill even as he rued a 7lb rise in the handicap that has limited his future options. Henderson is in no hurry to identify Constitution Hill’s next assignment after his official rating was raised to 108 following his fourth in Saturday’s Group 3 William Hill […]
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Constitution Hill to face six rivals in Saturday’s September Stakes
Constitution Hill is due to face six rivals on his highly touted return to action in Saturday’s Group 3 William Hill September Stakes (2.50) at Kempton. The top-class hurdler, who traded the jumps for the Flat this year, has not been seen on the track since winning a novice over the September Stakes course and distance in March […]
Ed Walker’s Ten Bob Tony wins G1 Queen Anne
Sent off at 50-1, Ed Walker’s five-year-old was having just his third run over a mile – the last one being in May 2024 – but stayed on strongly under Kieran Shoemark. Opera Ballo set very stiff fractions under Billy Loughnane and was still in front entering the final furlong until More Thunder emerged to […]
Ten Bob Tony survives stewards’ inquiry in John of Gaunt Stakes
Not everyone thrives in the sunshine. Since the weather broke it has been raining winners for Ed Walker, who capped a memorable Saturday by completing a stakes-race treble with Ten Bob Tony. The long dry spell made life tricky at the trainer’s yard in Upper Lambourn, where the gallops were simply too quick to use. […]
Walker’s Almaqam wins Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh
Kieran Shoemark hopes Almaqam’s best is still to come and believes the stunning Tattersalls Gold Cup winner is bang in the mix to be the leading light in the red-hot middle-distance division this year. The Ed Walker-trained five-year-old comprehensively dispatched the likes of dual Oaks heroine Minnie Hauk and Group 1 winner Bay City Roller when scoring by two lengths at […]
Jingko Blue signs off with Select Hurdle win
With Kabral Du Mathan ruled out due to the quick ground, it was left to Jingko Blue to take advantage and land the Grade 2 Select Hurdle under James Bowen, who was reprising the partnership which had won the BetMGM Cup at the Cheltenham Festival. It was another major success in a fine season for owner Tony […]
Johnny’s Jury sweeps from last to first to win the Albert Bartlett
Johnny’s Jury powered up the Cheltenham hill when going from last to first to win the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle under Gavin Sheehan. The 20-1 shot trailed the field from the start of the 3m Grade 1 contest, but pinged off the bend and swept into contention heading to the final flight, jumping the last in […]
Old Park Star owner praises Henderson in wake of Supreme victory
Gordon Hall said that moving his horses to Nicky Henderson has been “a breath of fresh air” after Old Park Star maintained his unbeaten record over hurdles with victory in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle. Last summer, Hall and his wife Su decided to take all their horses out of Paul Nicholls’ Ditcheat yard, and several of their […]
Nicky Henderson to explore Flat options for Constitution Hill
Nicky Henderson has described the decision to end Constitution Hill’s career over jumps and concentrate solely on the Flat as “one of the hardest” of his 48-year training career, but one that has “lifted some of the weight off our shoulders”. The 2023 Champion Hurdle winner was clear favourite with most bookmakers on Wednesday morning for the […]
Constitution Hill’s Champion Hurdle participation hinges on schooling session next week
Nicky Henderson will make a decision on Constitution Hill’s bid for Champion Hurdle redemption after a crucial schooling session on Wednesday or Thursday, with the veteran trainer revealing his star’s long-term future lies on the Flat after his impressive display at Southwell on Friday. Constitution Hill is a best-priced 5-2 with the non-runner no bet concession for the Unibet-sponsored […]