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Champion Hurdle Chaos: Constitution Hill's Uncertain Future Shakes Racing World

Champion Hurdle - Cheltenham Festival - Constitution Hill - Horse Racing - Nicky Henderson

Constitution Hill's shaky workout and health issues have created chaos in the Champion Hurdle market at Cheltenham Festival. Find out the latest twists and turns! #ChampionHurdle #ConstitutionHill #CheltenhamFestival

Champion Hurdle enthusiasts were left in disarray as Constitution Hill, the defending champion, faced uncertainty following a concerning workout and health scare. The superstar horse exhibited below-par performance at Kempton Park, with vets discovering mucus, raising doubts about his ability to compete. Nicky Henderson's hopes of Constitution Hill defending his title hang in the balance as further health checks loom ahead of the prestigious race. With the Champion Hurdle market in turmoil, punters and fans await anxiously for updates on Constitution Hill's condition.

Amidst the chaos, Cork-owned State Man emerged as the new favorite to win the Champion Hurdle, overshadowing the once unbeaten Constitution Hill. The unexpected turn of events has led to betting being suspended, adding to the drama and anticipation surrounding the prestigious race. Constitution Hill's setback has sent shockwaves through the racing world, leaving stakeholders and fans on edge leading up to the Cheltenham Festival.

As speculations and uncertainties abound, the racing community is left pondering the impact of Constitution Hill's potential absence on this year's Champion Hurdle. The revelation of mucus post-workout has raised concerns about the defending champion's fitness and performance, sparking debates and discussions among racing enthusiasts worldwide. With just weeks away from the highly-anticipated event, the fate of Constitution Hill hangs in the balance, adding an extra layer of excitement and suspense to the upcoming races.

In a surprising turn of events, Constitution Hill's disappointing workout and subsequent health issues led to a seismic shift in the Champion Hurdle market, with odds and favorites reshuffled overnight. The unexpected twist has not only disrupted the betting landscape but has also intensified the competitive spirit and unpredictability of this year's Cheltenham Festival. Racing fans and experts eagerly await further developments as the countdown to the iconic event continues, with all eyes on the uncertain fate of the once-dominant Constitution Hill.

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Champion Hurdle market rocked following Constitution Hill workout (The Irish Times)

Vet scopes defending champion and finds evidence of mucus following a below-par visit to Kempton Park.

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Constitution Hill a doubt, Cheltenham going 'soft' (RTE.ie)

Nicky Henderson is not giving up hope of Constitution Hill being able to defend his Unibet Champion Hurdle crown and will have his unbeaten superstar scoped ...

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Constitution Hill to be checked again on Friday after dirty scope and ... (Racing Post)

Constitution Hill put up his worst ever performance on a racecourse on Tuesday morning, finishing well behind two stablemates in his final serious.

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Q&A: How worried should we be about Constitution Hill? (Irish Examiner)

The absence of the reigning Champion Hurdle hero would be a huge blow for this year's Cheltenham Festival.

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Cork owned horse State Man is the new Champion Hurdle favourite ... (Echo Live)

The Cork owned horse State Man due to be ridden by Lisgoold Jockey Paul Townend has usurped the unbeaten superstar Constitution Hill as the odds on ...

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Cheltenham Festival: Champion Hurdle betting suspended following ... (Sky Sports)

The betting was suspended for the Champion Hurdle after Constitution Hill was scoped showing evidence of mucus following a disappointing workout; ...

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'A bit of a shock' โ€“ Champion Hurdle market rocked following ... (Independent.ie)

Constitution Hill sent shockwaves through the Unibet Champion Hurdle market on Tuesday morning, with the participation of the reigning champion in doubt ...

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Q&A: How worried should we be about Constitution Hill's ... (Independent.ie)

The shock news of Constitution Hill's disappointing workout and subsequent poor scope caused reverberations around the racing world just two weeks ahead of ...

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Constitution Hill: Champion Hurdle winner a doubt for Cheltenham ... (BBC News)

Trainer Nicky Henderson took several of his Cheltenham challengers to the track on Tuesday. But Constitution Hill's performance at the Sunbury course led ...

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'We have a problem': Constitution Hill in doubt for Champion Hurdle ... (Horse & Hound)

The British hurdling superstar's participation in the Cheltenham Festival hangs in the balance after a sub-par racecourse gallop at Kempton.

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Henderson offers positive update on Constitution Hill (RTE.ie)

Nicky Henderson has issued an upbeat bulletin on Constitution Hill, a day on from the disappointing workout which rocked the Unibet Champion Hurdle market ...

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Constitution Hill: Nicky Henderson positive as Champion Hurdle star ... (Sky Sports)

Constitution Hill shocked the racing world on Tuesday after a poor workout at Kempton; the Nicky Henderson team have revealed he has a relatively mild lung ...

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