- Iconic racehorse Constitution Hill will not compete in next month’s Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, trainer Nicky Henderson and owner Michael Buckley have confirmed.
- The decision followed intense deliberation, particularly after the nine-year-old's impressive debut on the Flat at Southwell recently.
- Henderson stated that the choice was made to avoid asking the horse to return to jumping, a discipline where he has fallen in three of his last four outings, and to allow him to pursue a new career on the Flat.
- He acknowledged the public's divided opinion on the matter but emphasised that Constitution Hill leaves the jumping world sound and happy, ready for his next chapter.
- Cheltenham Racecourse has invited Constitution Hill to parade on Champion Hurdle day, offering National Hunt supporters a final farewell.
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