Overview

• Nicky Henderson says Constitution Hill will start jumping again soon and will be ready for the BetMGM Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle in early November.
• A comprehensive summer veterinary check, including specialist eye testing and a full-body bone scan, found no issues.
• Henderson insists the eight-year-old remains an elite hurdling jumper and reports the horse is moving well with clear lungs.
• After a year off last season, he won the Christmas Hurdle before falling at Cheltenham and Aintree and finishing below par at Punchestown.
• Punters’ confidence dipped, shown by his even-money start against Lossiemouth at Aintree, and the planned campaign could also feature the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton.