Constitution Hill's Impending Decline
A sorry tale unfolded on Saturday as the highly touted Constitution Hill fell for the third time in his past four starts, further cementing his status as a fallen star. The New Lion, an unbeaten contender, also hit the ground in the closing stages, leaving Golden Ace to snatch victory from long odds, much like she did at Cheltenham when Constitution Hill suffered his first major mishap.
Golden Ace's win may have been a surprise, but her odds were hardly astronomical, with 16-1 on offer for a successful title defense that reflects her current standing in the pecking order. While she will never match Constitution Hill's impressive ratings, it seems the latter's confidence has taken a hit. Nicky Henderson, his trainer, appeared visibly distraught, hinting at the possibility of an 'impostor' having supplanted his star stable horse.
Constitution Hill, the favorite for what was supposed to be his crowning achievement, proved woefully uncertain over hurdles, faltering at both flights. His inexplicable decline has left Henderson heartbroken and questioning the very basics of his jumping ability.
As the reality sets in, even Henderson's first concern is Constitution Hill's well-being, followed by an acknowledgement that the horse's repeated failures have reached a tipping point. While it's not time to write off this once-in-a-generation talent entirely, the trend is clear: the golden boy has lost his magic.
On the flip side, The New Lion emerged unscathed from his fall and appears poised for greatness, with Dan Skelton, his trainer, hailing the horse as a contender for championship glory. An hour later, Panic Attack followed suit, completing an impressive double under Skelton's guidance.
Meanwhile, Willie Mullins remains in contention to reclaim the title, while Henderson and Paul Nicholls trail behind at 25-1 odds. As the landscape shifts, only time will tell if Constitution Hill can rediscover his form or if Golden Ace is merely an opportunistic winner amidst a tumultuous season.
A sorry tale unfolded on Saturday as the highly touted Constitution Hill fell for the third time in his past four starts, further cementing his status as a fallen star. The New Lion, an unbeaten contender, also hit the ground in the closing stages, leaving Golden Ace to snatch victory from long odds, much like she did at Cheltenham when Constitution Hill suffered his first major mishap.
Golden Ace's win may have been a surprise, but her odds were hardly astronomical, with 16-1 on offer for a successful title defense that reflects her current standing in the pecking order. While she will never match Constitution Hill's impressive ratings, it seems the latter's confidence has taken a hit. Nicky Henderson, his trainer, appeared visibly distraught, hinting at the possibility of an 'impostor' having supplanted his star stable horse.
Constitution Hill, the favorite for what was supposed to be his crowning achievement, proved woefully uncertain over hurdles, faltering at both flights. His inexplicable decline has left Henderson heartbroken and questioning the very basics of his jumping ability.
As the reality sets in, even Henderson's first concern is Constitution Hill's well-being, followed by an acknowledgement that the horse's repeated failures have reached a tipping point. While it's not time to write off this once-in-a-generation talent entirely, the trend is clear: the golden boy has lost his magic.
On the flip side, The New Lion emerged unscathed from his fall and appears poised for greatness, with Dan Skelton, his trainer, hailing the horse as a contender for championship glory. An hour later, Panic Attack followed suit, completing an impressive double under Skelton's guidance.
Meanwhile, Willie Mullins remains in contention to reclaim the title, while Henderson and Paul Nicholls trail behind at 25-1 odds. As the landscape shifts, only time will tell if Constitution Hill can rediscover his form or if Golden Ace is merely an opportunistic winner amidst a tumultuous season.
I'm kinda disappointed but not surprised by Constitution Hill's decline 
. He was always a bit of a dark horse (no pun intended) and his rise to fame felt a bit rushed, if you ask me. All this hype around him has probably put too much pressure on the poor guy 
. I mean, even Henderson knows that something's up with him... 16-1 odds for Golden Ace? Yeah, she was always the dark horse in my eyes 
. It'll be interesting to see if Constitution Hill can bounce back from this or if he's just a one-hit wonder 
. The New Lion is looking pretty strong now though! 
. It's not just about the wins, it's about the losses too, right? How many times can a horse fall before it's time to reevaluate what's going on? 
I know horses are unpredictable, but at some point, something has got to change. 
. Meanwhile, The New Lion and Panic Attack are giving him a run for his money 
. It's not all doom and gloom though - Willie Mullins is still in the mix 
... just the inevitable result of the pecking order.
. First off, he's been having these major meltdowns on the track... 3 falls in 4 starts? 
That's just not natural talent if you ask me. The trainer's trying to spin it as an 'impostor' but let's be real, this is a superstar horse who's got more injuries than a Kardashian at a concert 
. Meanwhile, that New Lion kid is like the dark horse of the season 
... I'm hoping to see more from him this season. Meanwhile, Willie Mullins is always a contender, so don't count him out just yet 
... anyway, I was thinking that maybe Constitution Hill needs a break or something? Does anyone think he'll be back on track soon? 
#JusticeForGoldenAce #FallingStarsGetBackUpAgain
his horse may have lost its magic but i'm sure they'll get back on track eventually 
#ResilienceMatters #HorseRacingIsntAllAboutWinning
and panic attack's double win is giving me LIFE 
still gotta feel bad for nicky henderson tho, he's clearly heartbroken over his star stable horse 
strong with that double under skelton 
... there's just something sad about watching your hero fall apart 
. And poor Nicky Henderson is gonna have a tough time getting him back up again 
the new lion looks promising tho, dan skelton seems like he knows what he's doing 
still, kudos to Golden Ace for pulling off that upset win 
she definitely deserves some props! The New Lion looks like a real contender now tho 
Meanwhile, The New Lion and Panic Attack are already getting all the hype for next season... 
he was supposed to be unbeatable but now he's all over the place i mean 16-1 for golden ace to win her title defense is pretty crazy, it just goes to show that even with all his hype, he ain't invincible anymore
. anyway, i'm loving the drama and unpredictability of this season so far!
I mean, 16-1 odds for his title defense don't lie, but still... poor Nicky Henderson is gonna need to regroup and figure out what went wrong. 
And honestly, Golden Ace's win wasn't that surprising if you think about it... she's been on the rise! 
But for Constitution Hill, I'm rooting for him to bounce back - we all know he's got it in him! 
! i was like "he's invincible" but noooo, he fell for the 3rd time in 4 starts 
! nicky henderson is like so distraught and wondering if there's an "impostor" instead of his star horse 
! willie mullins is still in the game too