Sir AP McCoy has given his opinion on the next steps for Constitution Hill, a promising jumps horse. Despite winning the 2023 Champion Hurdle and maintaining a flawless record in ten races, the horse faced setbacks at the Cheltenham Festival and Aintree. Trainer Nicky Henderson prepared Constitution Hill for a comeback at the Fighting Fifth Hurdle in Newcastle, only to see the horse fall again during the race.
Henderson dismissed retirement plans for Constitution Hill and is considering transitioning the horse to flat racing. McCoy shared his insights on the situation, expressing reluctance to give up on the horse’s hurdling career despite recent falls. Meanwhile, William Hill ambassador Barry Geraghty suggested exploring rehabilitation options for Constitution Hill’s jumping technique before making any decisions on the horse’s future direction.