Nicky Henderson eager to unleash 'extraordinary' Constitution Hill

In little over a year, the son of Blue Bresil has emerged as the pre-eminent star of National Hunt racing

Mon, 13 Feb, 2023 - 20:11

Simon Milham

Nicky Henderson is facing a nervous four weeks until the Cheltenham Festival as he prepares to unleash the "extraordinary" Constitution Hill in the Unibet Champion Hurdle.

In little over a year, the son of Blue Bresil has emerged as the pre-eminent star of National Hunt racing, with two wide-margin novice hurdle wins at Sandown last winter followed by a jaw-dropping 22-length success in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Prestbury Park in March.