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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.
Scottish Sun
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Jockey Nico de Boinville still in hospital after awful fall with massive Constitution Hill ride on a knife edge
He won't want to miss a money-spinning end to the season GET WELL SOON GET WELL SOON Jockey Nico de Boinville still in hospital after awful fall with massive Constitution Hill ride on a knife edge Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TOP jockey Nico de Boinville is still in hospital after his awful fall - with his massive Constitution Hill and Jonbon rides on a knife edge. Nicky Henderson's No1 rider was kicked in the back by As The Fella Says when unseated at the first in a handicap hurdle at Plumpton on Easter Monday. 1 Leading jockey Nico de Boinville spent the night in hospital after this horror fall at Plumpton The top rider, 35, was treated on the track by paramedics before being rushed to Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. Henderson provided an update on his wellbeing on Tuesday morning - ahead of Constitution Hill's crucial piece of work. The former Champion Hurdle king will need to impress his boss suitably before being considered for a run at Punchestown Festival next week, where he would be ridden by De Boinville. More immediately, De Boinville is booked to ride Grade 1 hero Jonbon in Sandown's Celebration Chase on Saturday. But spending a night in hospital is hardly ideal prep for a massive end to the jumps season. Henderson said of his 17-time Cheltenham Festival winner: "He was in hospital overnight and he's having some scans this morning and we'll know more when we get the results. "He had a kick in the back in the fall. He was very perky when I spoke to him last night so hopefully it's good news with the scans. "As The Fella Says is fine." As it stands, De Boinville is still down to ride Jonbon, Kientzheim, Lucky Place and Bo Zenith on Saturday. 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
22-04-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Jockey Nico de Boinville still in hospital after awful fall with massive Constitution Hill ride on a knife edge
TOP jockey Nico de Boinville is still in hospital after his awful fall - with his massive Constitution Hill and Jonbon rides on a knife edge. Nicky Henderson's No1 rider was kicked in the back by As The Fella Says when unseated at the first in a handicap hurdle at Plumpton on Easter Monday. 1 Leading jockey Nico de Boinville spent the night in hospital after this horror fall at Plumpton The top rider, 35, was treated on the track by paramedics before being Henderson provided an update on his wellbeing on Tuesday morning - ahead of Constitution Hill's crucial piece of work. The former Champion Hurdle king will need to impress his boss suitably before being considered for a run at Punchestown Festival next week, where he would be ridden by De Boinville. More immediately, De Boinville is booked to ride Grade 1 hero Jonbon in Sandown's Celebration Chase on Saturday. But spending a night in hospital is hardly ideal prep for a massive end to the jumps season. Henderson said of his 17-time Cheltenham Festival winner: "He was in hospital overnight and he's having some scans this morning and we'll know more when we get the results. "He had a kick in the back in the fall. He was very perky when I spoke to him last night so hopefully it's good news with the scans. "As The Fella Says is fine." Most read in Horse Racing As it stands, De Boinville is still down to ride Jonbon, Kientzheim, Lucky Place and Bo Zenith on Saturday. 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.
Daily Mirror
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Nicky Henderson's daughter slams ‘bullies' for abusing seriously injured Nico de Boinville
Camilla Henderson called on people to leave Nico de Boinville alone while he was in hospital following his fall at Plumpton on Monday Nicky Henderson's daughter has condemned 'online bullies' for posting abusive comments about top jockey Nico de Boinville who was seriously injured in a fall at Plumpton on Monday. De Boinville, regular partner of jumping stars Constitution Hill and Jonbon as Henderson's stable jockey, was taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton after a nasty fall from 3-1 favourite As The Fella Says at the first flight of a handicap hurdle. He was said to be conscious as he left the track but the incident led many to post their best wishes messages to the jockey. These included At The Races, the account of Sky Sports Racing, in a post which said, "Sending Nico de Boinville our best wishes after today's fall at Plumpton." However the post drew a stream of negative replies beneath it, such as, 'I hope he retires now', 'Might finally get our wishes and see James Bowen on Jonbon and Constitution Hill', and 'I swear he falls off horses more than he actually finishes races'. The comments prompted Camilla Henderson, Nicky Henderson's daughter who is a sport performance psychology consultant, to call out the abusers in a series of her own posts. She has spoken out before in the wake of the suicides of jockeys Michael Byrne, James Banks and Liam Treadwell. She said: 'Absolutely shocked reading these sickening tweets, whether you like the guy or not, surely you can restrain your bullying (for one day at least) or even to wish him well when he's in hospital with some very serious injuries,as is one of his children very sick, LEAVE HIM ALONE.' She went on: 'To the online bullies - why kick someone when they are down, laid horizontal in a neck brace in hospital with severe & potentially life threatening injuries. Whilst his daughter is also very ill. It reflects more on you, this online abuse has to stop, please be sensitive to these jockeys, they are human too. 'They have struggles too, and every part of their job / what they do is scrutinised in public. How many of us have that in our line of work, not many. But when he's in hospital after a nasty fall leave the guy alone and have some respect 'I genuinely wish more of the racing community would come together & stand up to these bullies/report them. Remember these guys are humans too, they have children & wives who have to read the abuse; please have some respect when they are in hospital & extremely vulnerable.' Nicky Henderson told the Racing Post on Tuesday, "He was in hospital overnight and he's having some scans this morning and we'll know more when we get the results. He had a kick in the back in the fall. He was very perky when I spoke to him last night so hopefully it's good news with the scans. As The Fella Says is fine."
Irish Daily Mirror
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Nico de Boinville hospitalised after fall at Plumpton
Nico de Boinville was brought to hospital for further checks after a fall at Plumpton on Easter Monday. De Boinville, riding the 3-1 favourite As The Fella Says for Nicky Henderson, took a tumble at the first hurdle in the Southern Cranes Novices' Handicap Hurdle. The hurdle was subsequently bypassed as De Boinville received treatment on the track before being taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. Sky Sports Racing reported that the leading jockey was conscious following the incident. He's due to have a busy end to the season, with Jonbon due to run at Sandown this Saturday and Constitution Hill potentially starring at next week's Punchestown Festival.
