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Kempton could be it for Constitution Hill before Cheltenham

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Kempton could be it for Constitution Hill before Cheltenham

Constitution Hill won the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle. Nicky Henderson wants him to go to Kempton for the Christmas Hurry. Sandown’s Contenders HURTLE has been removed from the calendar. Epatante will take him on again after losing the International. Shishkin is a step up in trip after finishing third in the Tingle Creek.  Sprinter Sacre and Altior were previous inhabitants at Seven Barrows. They were both successful. The same thing happened with SprinterSacre. and SprintersAltior. It's possible Constitution Hill's last race before the Champion HOUR is at Haydock on January 21.

Kempton could be it for Constitution Hill before Cheltenham. Recommended bets are advised to over-18s. National Gambling Helpline is on 0808 8020 133.

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