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In a league of his own

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In a league of his own

Constitution Hill won the Fighting Fifth Hurdle.

Constitution Hill won the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Gosforth Park on Saturday. He disposed of 2020 Champion Huddle winner Epatante and last year's winner Not So Sleepy. Voix Du Reve and Tommy’s Oscar came third and Voikon Dureve came last. Owner Michael Buckley is lucky to have the horse. He is waiting for something unpleasant to happen. It was a privilege to own Constitution Hill. The horse is spectacular and has a wonderful demeanour. Tom Williams. is the trainer of Constitution. Hill and he is a former champion jockey.

He won the Tolworth Hurdle by 12 lengths, the Supreme by 22 lengths and now the Fighting Fifth by a further 12.

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