Nicky Henderson self-isolating at home after contracting Covid-19

Nicky Henderson will not be at Sandown on Saturday as he is self-isolating at home at Seven Barrows after contracting Covid-19.

Henderson trains the hot favourite Constitution Hill for the feature Grade 1 Unibet Tolworth Novices' Hurdle (2.25), a race he has won five times.

The six-time champion trainer posted on his Unibet blog: "I'm under lock and key and self isolating at home at Seven Barrows after catching the dreaded Covid which means unfortunately I will be unable to attend Sandown on Saturday for Unibet Tolworth day.

"It might seem a nice idea watching all the action on the television but I can tell you, in reality, it is most definitely not fun and it’s fair to say I am doing lots of box walking!"

Constitution Hill (right): hot favourite for the Tolworth HurdleCredit: Edward Whitaker

He added: "Thankfully I am not unwell and feel fine but it’s important to do the right thing so you won’t see me around until next week."

Constitution Hill is the 2-5 favourite for the feature race and will be the trainer's sole runner on the card. He will also represented on ITV4 by Blairgowrie in the 2.55 at Wincanton.

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