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Honeysuckle and Constitution Hill dream duel closer to reality as Nicky Henderson takes aim at Punchestown

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Honeysuckle and Constitution Hill dream duel closer to reality as Nicky Henderson takes aim at Punchestown

Constitution Hill and Honeysuckle will have a pair of entries at Punchestown next month. Nicky Henderson will discuss the possibility with Constitution's owner Michael Buckley. Henderson also has plans to bring Epatante, Marie's Rock and Walking On Air to the Kildare track. The Punchystown Festival takes place from April 26-30. Sprinter Sacre landed 2013 Champion Chase at the legendary Kilda venue. The crowd was incredible. It was a very special day. He got an ovation. They don't normally see a French-bred horse trained in England get such an applause.

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