Coach Nicky Henderson told Podcast uncontrollably Constitution Hill is a multi-chapier horse as he enhances his preparation to win again his Hurdle champion crown at the Cheltenham Festival in March.
Despite prevented at the latest in the University obstacle on Saturday in Cheltenham, Britain’s best obstacle claimed a light -degree triumph two on Cheltenham’s day and now turning his attention to Hurdle champion again in Presture Park in March.
Speaking to Matt Chapman and Paddy Brennan in UNBRIDLED, the seven Barrow man said: “He suddenly realized that it is quite important, he really believes that now. Kempton was amazing and the crowd actually makes him go .
“He’s a much happier horse than never before and likes the new house we built. I just think he’s enjoying very terrible life. He’s good, that’s the main thing.”
When asked if his superstar could ever return to the heights of his 2022-23 campaign when he won the fifth war, Hurdle Christmas, Champion Hurdle and Aintree Hurdle, Henderson remained unconvinced.
He said: “It would be difficult to be better than it was. In the supreme obstacle and champion you couldn’t imagine that a horse could destroy those who did without leaving the bridge, but he could do it. Of course That he was the same on Saturday, but with the right change of opposition, he was doing one thing and they were thinking about their business.
“He’s in command and enjoying himself – that’s the most amazing thing, but I think he’s moving very well. He has that rogue for him and the crowd was just brilliant on Saturday – before -Race and then.
The exploits of the Hill Constitution have seen many viewers compare it to the Great Sacre Sacre, which struck Grad One Gold nine times for Henderson during his years of 2012 to 2016.
Comparing both, Henderson noticed: “He is a long and long way in stature and the presence of what was Sprinter Sacre, but Sprinter knew he was the best horse in England as well as the best horse . “
A rare day when the Constitution Hill did not see his sparkling good was during a public gallopi along with Sir Gino last fall, which drew comparisons with a similar work in Kempton in the wake of the Cheltenham Festival 2024.
Looking back, Henderson said: “I can give up on public gallopes and I’m trying to be good when he is not competing to show that he is alive and well. I am very happy to do it In public last year because it was such a disaster I’m not sure someone would trust me anyway.
“To be right, Newbury’s Gallop wasn’t that bad because I was trying to tell everyone to watch, (sir) Gino is a very smart horse. That’s what the Hill Constitution was taking on Newbury, not There was nothing wrong with him – the other horse was just a little before he, but he is very good. “
After success on the day of trials, Henderson is set to give his Hople Hople Hope a short break before preparing for the sample obstacle really – against the wishes of Nico de Boinville knights.
“Nico went down that last week and said ‘This horse is very fresh, keep working it, don’t give it any time!” He’s going through this week, I can assure you, whether you are Nico or Paddy (Brennan).
All roads lead to the spirit of play for Sir Gino, with Jango Baie prepared for Sandown Test
Despite the start of his season over obstacles in the fifth combat, Sir Gino has enjoyed a stellar campaign over fences for seven barrows so far.
When asked if the next Spirit Chase game could be another possible test, Henderson replied, “I think this is the plan, I would like to go to Newbury and he is in good shape.”
Another of Henderson’s accusations showing the promise is Jango Baie, who sparked seasonal appearance at the December meeting of Cheltenham, beating the likes of Springwell Bay and Caldwell Potter.
Looking forward, Henderson commented: “(The Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase) has been his target all the way and hope that we will be there (in Sandown) on Saturday.”
East India Dock to try the flower in the triumph
James Owen’s DOCK India East India appeared as the main challenger of Henderson’s Flower for JCB Triumph barrier with an attractive success in a trial in ASCOT recently, which drew the attention of the six -time champion coach.
“I impressed me with (East India India). We have to do our thing, they will do their own. He sets a beautiful leading rite and I hope we are somewhere in his tail to see a look and to seen what’s going on.
When asked if he had any other in the yard he could not wait to run, the 74-year-old replied: “The other coming out is the lucky place for the attitudes. On New Year’s Day, he defeated Nigel Twiston-Davies horse (Gowel Road) giving it 6 BS and that came out and won on Saturday.
What is the last in Palladium?
All eyes were at Huntingdon on January 23 when buying € 1.4m Palladium flew the flag for Henderson for the first time, donating the colors of Lady Bamford. Despite a fair amount of sellers on social media after the victory, his coach was pleased with what he saw.
He said: “We were excited with him. One of those silly situations because of prices. If you remember years ago every time Jonbon ran, they had to mention what it cost. You would never notice they never notice They do not mention what he dedicated because he was free. “
“Palladium has to run again. He’s a big column and they get a lot more work – he is quite full. .
Before coming up the phone, Matt Chapman squeezed one last question about the possibility of sending a day Constitution Hill Flat Racing.
Pleasily, Henderson replied, “We talked about this a few years ago and I told John Gosden,” Look we can go for the Golden Cup! “He thought I was talking about Cheltenham, but I was talking about Ascot! Always spent in my mind.
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