Nicky Henderson has confirmed Constitution Hill is set to take his place in the Betfair Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Racing. The ante-post favourite for the Champion Hurdle in March was intended to make his seasonal bow at Ascot in the Coral Ascot Hurdle last Saturday, but ground conditions … Read more
Nicky Henderson is “keeping all options open” after confirming both Constitution Hill and Epatante for the Betfair Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle. Constitution Hill, a hot favourite for the Champion Hurdle following his scintillating display in the Supreme last season, had been due to make his reappearance in the Coral Hurdle at Ascot but was … Read more
Constitution Hill’s eagerly-anticipated reappearance in the Coral Hurdle at Ascot hinges on a late track walk from trainer Nicky Henderson on Saturday morning. The Supreme Novices’ Hurdle winner is set to take on four rivals in what would be his first step on the road to a shot at the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham … Read more
There is an overwhelming theme among those lucky enough to cross paths with Constitution Hill: He is anything but normal. His trainer Nicky Henderson goes as far as to label the Champion Hurdle favourite a ‘freak’, describing his work at home this week as “frightening”. After dominating all before him last season, taking two Grade … Read more
Jonbon made the perfect start to his career over fences with a dominant victory in the Highflyer Bloodstock Novices’ Chase at Warwick. Trained by Nicky Henderson, the £570,000 full-brother to the mighty Douvan won his only start in the bumper sphere at Newbury and was four from five over hurdles – his only defeat coming … Read more
With some smart form behind Gelino Bello and Hillcrest, Nicky Richards will be hoping Crystal Glory can make a winning chase debut at Hexham, live on Sky Sports Racing. 12:53 Hexham – Crystal Glory faces decent rivals on chase debut Crystal Glory looks a stayer to follow and makes his chase debut for the Nicky … Read more
Nicky Henderson has raised hopes of seeing Shishkin return in the Tingle Creek Chase after stating his star chaser is “nearly on schedule” for the Sandown showpiece. The eight-year-old lost his unbeaten record over fences at last season’s Cheltenham Festival, having been pulled up when seemingly struggling on the testing ground. That race was won … Read more
Nicky Henderson’s top-class hurdler Jonbon is poised to make his eagerly-anticipated debut over fences at Warwick on Wednesday. A full-brother to the mighty Douvan, the JP McManus-owned six-year-old won four of his five starts over the smaller obstacles last season – his only defeat coming at the hands of stablemate Constitution Hill in the Supreme … Read more
A potential clash with Constitution Hill in the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle is next on the agenda for Not So Sleepy following his fine effort in the Cesarewitch. Hughie Morrison’s 10-year-old was a widely unconsidered 40-1 shot for Newmarket’s prestigious staying handicap, but proved he is no back number under an astute ride from … Read more
Nicky Jam received more than just the Hall of Fame Award at the 2022 Billboard Latin Music Awards on Thursday evening. His own father, José Rivera, took the stage to do the honors of presenting the award to him — talk about a sweet and unexpected surprise! Nicky broke down in tears as his dad … Read more