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Irish Daily Mirror
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Constitution Hill gets Punchestown 'green light' as Nicky Henderson gives update
Constitution Hill will run at the Punchestown Festival 'barring any hiccups' in a planned schooling session in the coming days, trainer Nicky Henderson has confirmed. The Seven Barrows trainer had considered competing in Ireland after Constitution Hill's fall in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham, but then chose to enter him in the Aintree Hurdle earlier this month. Unfortunately, the horse stumbled again at the second last hurdle. With his usual jockey Nico de Boinville currently out of action, James Bowen took the reins for Constitution Hill's Friday morning gallop. The eight year old is now set to compete in the Boodles Champion Hurdle on May 2, provided he performs well in a forthcoming schooling spin. 'The news is good, and I'm delighted to say that we will give the green light for Constitution Hill to run at Punchestown next Friday,' Henderson said in his Unibet blog. Click on this link or scan the QR code to receive the latest Cheltenham Festival news and top stories from the Irish Mirror direct to your phone on WhatsApp. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. 'James Bowen rode him, which is ironic because the last time he sat on him was a few years ago when we finally discovered that he had an engine! He was the first person to discover that he was actually any good! 'They worked on the Jockey Club Estates All-Weather gallop, which we refer to as 'the back of the hill' and everything went exactly as I'd wanted; it was super and he is in great form and I couldn't have asked for more. 'He will school either tomorrow or Sunday and barring any hiccups he'll be heading off to the Emerald Isle."
North Wales Chronicle
25-04-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Henderson gives ‘green light' for Constitution Hill's Punchestown run
The Seven Barrows handler floated the idea of running in Ireland after Constitution Hill fell in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham, but then opted to send him to the Aintree Hurdle earlier this month, where he again came to grief at the penultimate obstacle. With regular partner Nico de Boinville currently sidelined, James Bowen rode Constitution Hill in a gallop on Friday morning and the eight-year-old is on course for the Boodles Champion Hurdle on May 2, pending a satisfactory schooling spin. 'The news is good, and I'm delighted to say that we will give the green light for Constitution Hill to run at Punchestown next Friday,' Henderson said in his Unibet blog. 'James Bowen rode him, which is ironic because the last time he sat on him was a few years ago when we finally discovered that he had an engine! He was the first person to discover that he was actually any good! 'They worked on the Jockey Club Estates All-Weather gallop, which we refer to as 'the back of the hill' and everything went exactly as I'd wanted; it was super and he is in great form and I couldn't have asked for more. 'He will school either tomorrow or Sunday and barring any hiccups he'll be heading off to the Emerald Isle.'
RTÉ News
25-04-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Constitution Hill confirmed for Punchestown Festival 'barring any hiccups'
Nicky Henderson has confirmed Constitution Hill will run at the Punchestown Festival "barring any hiccups" in a planned schooling session in the coming days. The Seven Barrows handler floated the idea of running in Ireland after Constitution Hill fell in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham, but then opted to send him to the Aintree Hurdle earlier this month, where he again came to grief at the penultimate obstacle. With regular partner Nico de Boinville currently sidelined, James Bowen rode Constitution Hill in a gallop on Friday morning and the eight-year-old is on course for the Boodles Champion Hurdle on 2 May, pending a satisfactory schooling spin. "The news is good, and I'm delighted to say that we will give the green light for Constitution Hill to run at Punchestown next Friday," Henderson said in his Unibet blog. "James Bowen rode him, which is ironic because the last time he sat on him was a few years ago when we finally discovered that he had an engine! He was the first person to discover that he was actually any good! "They worked on the Jockey Club Estates All-Weather gallop, which we refer to as 'the back of the hill' and everything went exactly as I'd wanted; it was super and he is in great form and I couldn't have asked for more. "He will school either tomorrow or Sunday and barring any hiccups he'll be heading off to the Emerald Isle."
Scottish Sun
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Nicky Henderson confirms two huge names to replace Nico de Boinville on Constitution Hill and Jonbon
Seven Barrows boss is moving quickly to nail down the best riders MARK MY WORDS Nicky Henderson confirms two huge names to replace Nico de Boinville on Constitution Hill and Jonbon Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NICKY HENDERSON has confirmed two huge names will replace Nico de Boinville on Constitution Hill and Jonbon. Hendo's No1 rider spent a night in hospital after a terrible fall at Plumpton on Easter Monday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 James Bowen, brother to fellow jockey Sean, is set to have the biggest rides of his life on Constitution Hill and Lulamba Credit: PA He was kicked in the back by As The Fella Says when departing at the first. The extent of his injuries means he will miss the money-spinning end to the jumps season which takes in Sandown this weekend and Punchestown Festival in Ireland next weekend. And Henderson confirmed on Wednesday that Mark Walsh will replace De Boinville on Jonbon when he goes for a third straight Celebration Chase at the Surrey track. Walsh, who won the Gold Cup on Inothewayurthinkin, is Jonbon owner JP McManus' No1 rider and a logical choice. While James Bowen, brother to Irish Grand National-winning rider Sean, is the man picked for two possibly seismic rides on Constitution Hill and Lulamba in Ireland next week. Henderson said in a statement: "Firstly I want to say thank you to everyone for their thoughts and kind messages following Nico's fall, which we have passed onto him. "He is now back at home and will need to rest. We don't know exactly when he'll be back riding but we wish him a speedy recovery. "In the meantime we do have to make riding plans for our horses and Mark Walsh will come over to Sandown Park on Saturday to ride Jonbon. "Constitution Hill has an important gallop on Friday and he will be partnered by James Bowen. "If that goes well they will school together over the weekend and if we get a double green light so to speak then we can all head over to Punchestown. "Everything hinges on how this weekend goes. "Lulamba is in great form and could also head over. "It's a brave shout but I'm very happy with him and James would also take ride if we line up." More to follow. FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
The Irish Sun
23-04-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Nicky Henderson confirms two huge names to replace Nico de Boinville on Constitution Hill and Jonbon
NICKY HENDERSON has confirmed two huge names will replace Nico de Boinville on Constitution Hill and Jonbon. Hendo's No1 rider 1 James Bowen, brother to fellow jockey Sean, is set to have the biggest rides of his life on Constitution Hill and Lulamba Credit: PA He was kicked in the back by As The Fella Says when departing at the first. The extent of his injuries means he will miss the money-spinning end to the jumps season which takes in Sandown this weekend and Punchestown Festival in Ireland next weekend. And Henderson confirmed on Wednesday that Mark Walsh will replace De Boinville on Jonbon when he goes for a third straight Celebration Chase at the Surrey track. Walsh, who won the Gold Cup on Inothewayurthinkin, is Jonbon owner JP McManus' No1 rider and a logical choice. While James Bowen, brother to Irish Grand National-winning rider Sean, is the man picked for two possibly seismic rides on Constitution Hill and Lulamba in Ireland next week. Henderson said in a statement: "Firstly I want to say thank you to everyone for their thoughts and kind messages following Nico's fall, which we have passed onto him. "He is now back at home and will need to rest. We don't know exactly when he'll be back riding but we wish him a speedy recovery. "In the meantime we do have to make riding plans for our horses and Mark Walsh will come over to Sandown Park on Saturday to ride Jonbon. Most read in Horse Racing "Constitution Hill has an important gallop on Friday and he will be partnered by James Bowen. "If that goes well they will school together over the weekend and if we get a double green light so to speak then we can all head over to Punchestown. "Everything hinges on how this weekend goes. "Lulamba is in great form and could also head over. "It's a brave shout but I'm very happy with him and James would also take ride if we line up." More to follow. FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. . Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
