Constitution Hill has become "a bit sloppy" according to owner Michael Buckley, who hopes to see his superstar performer more focused when returning to action at the Punchestown festival.

Constitution Hill was back in the race it won in 2023, but after missing the chance to reclaim the crown in 2024, the Nicky Henderson trained horse was back at Cheltenham

Golden Ace sprang a 25/1 surprise in the Unibet Champion Hurdle after 1/2 favourite Constitution Hill and last year's winner State Man both fell.

Constitution Hill fell during the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham Festival on Tuesday as 25/1 shot Golden Ace romped home to victory. The Nicky Henderson-trained horse had started the race as the 1/2 favourite but fell early on.

Golden Ace was a surprise winner of the Champion Hurdle on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival, taking full advantage of the chaos at the front of the field. 2023 champion Constitution Hill returned to attempt to regain his crown and was an odds-on favourite heading into his race, with Brighterdaysahead expected to be the chief challenger.

Golden Ace ran out the winner of the 2025 Unibet Champion Hurdle at odds of 25/1 after a dramatic race saw Constitution Hill and State Man fall; also on the opening day at Cheltenham, Rich Riccis deci

CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL ended in an eventful opening day at Prestbury Park. The big festival began on Tuesday, March 11 and runs until Gold Cup day on Friday, March 14. There was an almighty shock in

Day One of the Cheltenham Festival 2025 gets underway on Tuesday afternoon as excitement builds around the return of Constitution Hill in the Champion Hurdle

Outside shot Golden Ace wins a chaotic Champion Hurdle as leading contenders Constitution Hill and State Man both fall