Newcastle officials left 'gutted' with abandonment of Fighting Fifth card

The fixture, which was due to stage the return of the brilliant Constitution Hill, has been abandoned due to snow on the track
Newcastle officials left 'gutted' with abandonment of Fighting Fifth card

NOT TO BE: Constitution Hill was set to be the star attraction at Newcastle but the meeting has fallen foul of the weather.  Picture: Healy Racing

Saturday's high-profile fixture at Newcastle, which was due to stage the return of the brilliant Constitution Hill, has been abandoned due to snow on the track.

Nicky Henderson's charge was set to be the star of the show this weekend, in his bid for back-to-back victories in the Fighting Fifth Hurdle.

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