Constitution Hill likely to miss Punchestown after health setback

Trainer Nicky Henderson says Seven Barrows yard suffered 'few traumatic days' with its star turn

Nicky Henderson with Constitution Hill. 

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, and a trip to the Punchestown Festival was considered a possibility.