Constitution Hill Triumphs in Christmas Hurdle Comeback at Kempton

The seven-year-old hurdler silences critics with a decisive win, while Banbridge and The Jukebox Man also secure major victories.

Constitution Hill returned to racing after a year-long hiatus, winning the Ladbrokes Christmas Hurdle by 2.5 lengths over Lossiemouth at Kempton.
Jockey Nico de Boinville and trainer Nicky Henderson praised the horse’s performance, emphasizing his potential to improve further ahead of the Cheltenham Festival.
Banbridge, trained by Joseph O’Brien, claimed victory in the King George VI Chase, defeating Il Est Francais with a strong finish at the final fence.
Harry Redknapp’s horse, The Jukebox Man, secured a Grade One win in the Kauto Star Novices Chase, positioning him as a contender for the Cheltenham Festival in March.
Criticism of Constitution Hill’s form was publicly rebuked by De Boinville after the race, following widespread doubts about the horse's return to peak condition.