Nicky Henderson raves over 'frightening' Constitution Hill workouts

The future is bright: Nico de Boinville has so much to look forward to with Supreme Novices' Hurdle hero Constitution Hill

Constitution Hill: Champion Hurdle favourite not certain to reappear at Ascot on SaturdayCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

Nicky Henderson is brimming with confidence as he looks to take the wraps off jumping's newest superstar at Ascot on Saturday, describing Constitution Hill as a freak whose work had been "as frightening as last season" in the build-up to his first run of the campaign.

There is one last hurdle for the Michael Buckley-owned five-year-old to clear before lining up at the weekend, with Henderson set to check the ground is suitable at Ascot.

Constitution Hill is unbeaten in three starts under rules and is the name on most people's lips as the jumps season cranks into top gear. He is entered in the Coral Hurdle (2.40) as he sets out on the road towards the Unibet Champion Hurdle, for which he is 5-4 favourite after his jaw-dropping display in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle last season.

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James BurnLambourn correspondent

Published on 15 November 2022inNews

Last updated 19:47, 15 November 2022

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