RACING’S biggest superstar Constitution Hill looks absolutely enormous in new photos showing how he has enjoyed his summer.
The unbeaten Champion Hurdle hero looks like he hasn’t skipped a meal during his holidays at Charlie and Tracy Vigors’ Hillwood Stud in Marlborough.
But it probably has not been such plain sailing for his trainer Nicky Henderson, who over the coming weeks must make a crucial decision on his stable star’s future.
After sweeping all before him in the hurdling division, punters want to see what this son of Blue Bresil has over fences.
We already know he can jump them OK given his head runner-up finish on his sole point-to-point start at Tipperary in April 2021.
At the time of writing Constitution Hill is favourite for two Cheltenham Festival races.
He is top of the market to land the Arkle and Champion Hurdle but also prominent in the betting for the Champion Chase.
You can also back him at around 30-1 for the Gold Cup – despite the six-year-old never having run over two-and-a-half miles under rules.
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Hendo has won the Champion Hurdle nine times – four more than his nearest rival – and it’s hard to see anything coming through that can match Constitution Hill in that area.
There’s also the record of longest unbeaten winning run over hurdles.
Henderson’s Altior held that streak with 19.
But barring a disaster fall or unseating, it’s safe to assume Constitution Hill has a blinding chance of beating that tally… should he remain over the smaller obstacles.
Then again, Henderson – whose Con Hill decision will hinge on some crucial schooling sessions – can turn a hurdler into a giant over fences.
Altior and Shishkin made the move and Sprinter Sacre turned out all right too, winning the two Champion Chases among many, many others.
Tracy posted two photos of Constitution Hill looking a picture of muscle and size and wrote: “We enjoyed having this dude Constitution Hill for another summer.
“He is just the ultimate horse in so many ways. Laid back, inquisitive, kind, knowledgeable, sensible, tough as when needed!
“Thrived in his summer hols and pre-training. See you next holiday champ.”
Whatever decision Henderson makes, punters seem to think it will be a winning one.
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