Overview
- Henderson said it would not be fair to ask Constitution Hill or jockey Nico de Boinville to jump again, stressing safety and how the decision would be viewed.
- Cheltenham Racecourse has invited the horse to parade on Champion Hurdle day to give National Hunt supporters a chance to say goodbye.
- The call follows a nine-and-a-half-length victory on his Flat debut at Southwell, which underlined a viable future on the level.
- Potential next targets include Sandown’s Henry II Stakes, while owner Michael Buckley has voiced interest in a Melbourne Cup bid.
- Betting markets reshaped immediately, with Dan Skelton’s The New Lion shortened to 2/1 for the Champion Hurdle, and BoyleSports announced refunds on Constitution Hill bets.