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Fighting Fifth Hurdle: Constitution Hill produces 'freak' victory at Newcastle to kickstart Champion Hurdle dream

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Fighting Fifth Hurdle: Constitution Hill produces 'freak' victory at Newcastle to kickstart Champion Hurdle dream

Constitution Hill won the Betfair Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle on Saturday. He is unbeaten under rules and was a 1/4 chance going into the Grade One. Nicky Henderson was impressed with his horse. Nico de Boinville was riding him. Constitution Hill is favourite for the Champion Huddle. He would jump a fence if asked. The trainer is focusing on this year. Paddy Power cut Constitution to 8/11 favourite and Coral to 4/7.

Constitution Hill won the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle. Owner Michael Buckley is impressed with his horse. Buckley and Nicky won't go to Ireland before Cheltenham. They will go on Boxing Day to Kempton and then come back to Haydock.

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