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Davy Russell quotes Roy Keane's most viral catchphrase during verdict on Constitution Hill's chances at Punchestown

DAVY RUSSELL quoted Roy Keane's most viral catchphrase as he assessed Constitution Hill's chances at Punchestown. The decorated eight-year-old will go up against State Man in a mouth-watering Boodles Champion Hurdle on Friday. 2 Roy Keane frequently downplays praise of players by saying it's their job Credit: Rex 2 Davy Russell used the line on RTE It is a chance at redemption for the Nicky Henderson-trained horse, after There is a change in rider for Punchestown, however, with James Bowen taking up the mantle after He said: "He is a professional. Read More on Punchestown "He behaves like a professional and I am very confident that he is going to show us how professional he is. "As "As a jockey, these are the days that you want to ride in and I am sure he is looking forward to it more than anybody else." Constitution Hill vs State Man will be the headline battle in the Champion Hurdle after Most read in Horse Racing Rich Ricci's incredible grey mare was around 3-1 to serve it up over two miles to the two big boys over in Ireland . Jockey Jody McGarvey announces retirement at Punchestown Festival Mullins has also included County Hurdle winner Kargese and third Absurde, as well as Daddy Long Legs and Winter Fog. The all-conquering handler has left El Fabiolo in the race too, despite him being declared for Tuesday's Champion Chase. For Lossiemouth, she could yet run at Punchestown but in Saturday's Mares' Champion Hurdle over 2m4f. The decision to pull her from the top two-mile contest is a repeat of what happened at Cheltenham . Lossiemouth made a mockery of her rivals in the Mares' Hurdle over 2m4f. And though Mullins said it was ultimately the right decision to run her there, there was a massive case of 'what might have been' after the unbelievable ending to the Champion Hurdle. Golden Ace benefitted from Constitution Hill and State Man's falls after Brighterdaysahead ran out of steam entirely on the run-in to win at 25-1, with 66-1 Burdett Road in second. Lossiemouth won the mares' race on her comeback from a bone-crunching fall when she last ran in Ireland. She and State Man eyeballed each other the whole way round in the Irish Champion Hurdle before she fell four out.