Lossiemouth takes full advantage, as Constitution Hill falls again

Nico de Boinville had found himself boxed in approaching the penultimate flight, however, where both horse and rider hit the floor, as Willie Mullins' Lossiemouth powered to the lead to score at 5-4 under Paul Townend from Wodhooh.

FULL ADVANTAGE: Lossiemouth with groom Julie Florey gave trainer Willie Mullins a 4 timer on the card after Impaire Et Passe, Murcia, and Gaelic Warrior. Pic: Healy Racing

Lossiemouth swept home to win the William Hill Aintree Hurdle, as Constitution Hill left onlookers stunned again with another fall.

Nicky Henderson's superstar was the even-money favourite to put his shock Champion Hurdle spill from Cheltenham firmly behind him, and after a smooth passage through the early stages he looked on track to do so.