More calamity for Constitution Hill as Golden Ace takes Fighting Fifth Hurdle win

Nicky Henderson's favourite came to grief yet again in Newcastle as The New Lion also fell to leave Golden Ace to win at 22-1

ACES UP: Golden Ace and Lorcan Williams win for trainer Jeremy Scott. Pic: Healy Racing

Golden Ace swept through to take victory in a dramatic renewal of the BetMGM Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle as both Constitution Hill and The New Lion came to grief.

The Nicky Henderson-trained Constitution Hill was the 6-4 favourite as he looked to get his career back on track following a disappointing end to last season, with Nico de Boinville in the saddle for a confident team following a pleasing racecourse gallop.