Constitution Hill finishes with a flourish

Sharjah came from the rear of the field to beat Zanahiyr to the runner-up spot in the Aintree Hurdle

DIFFERENT CLASS: Constitution Hill cruises to victory in the Aintree Hurdle in the hands of Nico de Boinville. Picture: Healy Racing

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.