Racing

Cheltenham Festival: Constitution Hill lives up the hype with stunning Champion Hurdle win

Shortest-priced winner in the race’s history barely looked out of second gear to beat his nearest market rival State Man

Jockey Nico de Boinville raises his hand in celebration after Constitution Hill's win in the Unibet Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham. Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images
Jockey Nico de Boinville raises his hand in celebration after Constitution Hill's win in the Unibet Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham. Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images
Brian O'Connor at Cheltenham
Tue Mar 14 2023 - 17:21 • 3 MIN READ

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Brian O'Connor

Brian O'Connor

Brian O'Connor is the racing correspondent of The Irish Times. He also writes the Tipping Point column