De Boinville and Henderson satisfied with Constitution Hill gallop

Nicky Henderson thinks Constitution Hill's absence has been "misunderstood".
De Boinville and Henderson satisfied with Constitution Hill gallop

Constitution Hill was eased in the betting for his scheduled return in the BetMGM Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle on Saturday week. Picture: Steven Paston/PA Wire.

Constitution Hill left big-race jockey Nico de Boinville and trainer Nicky Henderson satisfied following a workout at Newbury on Tuesday, although he was eased in the betting for his scheduled return in the BetMGM Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle on Saturday week.

The last time Henderson's superstar hurdler was seen in public was a dramatic appearance at Kempton Park in February, when it transpired he was suffering from an infection which ruled him out of a Champion Hurdle defence.

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