How do you get Constitution Hill beaten? Top jockeys have their say

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Constitution Hill: makes his seasonal reappearance at AscotCredit: Alan Crowhurst (Getty Images)

Four-time champion jockey Richard Johnson believes the only way to beat Constitution Hill on Saturday will be to test his stamina on his seasonal reappearance, but admits the opposition face an uphill task.

The five-year-old ended his unbeaten season over hurdles with a 22-length success over Arkle favourite Jonbon in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival for trainer Nicky Henderson, and is set to step up in trip for the Grade 2 Coral Hurdle at Ascot (2.40).

Constitution Hill, a general 5-4 favourite for the Unibet Champion Hurdle, is as short as 2-9 this weekend, when he faces four rivals, including Brewin'upastorm and Goshen, who have run this season.

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Published on 17 November 2022inNews

Last updated 12:14, 19 November 2022

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