Constitution Hill shocked the racing world on Tuesday after a poor workout at Kempton; the Nicky Henderson team have revealed he has a relatively mild lung infection with a re-scope to take place on Friday
Wednesday 28 February 2024 14:23, UK
Nicky Henderson has revealed Constitution Hill will be re-scoped on Friday following a mild lung infection with the Champion Hurdle star in good form this morning.
Constitution Hill sent the betting for the Champion Hurdle into meltdown after his poor workout at Kempton on Tuesday, with Henderson sending him for a scope which revealed evidence of mucus.
But an upbeat Henderson revealed on X, formerly known as Twitter, that he is in good form despite what he hopes is a relatively mild lung infection.
"I am pleased to say that Constitution Hill appears perfectly normal this morning. He is bright and well and ate everything last night. His temperature has remained normal both last night and this morning.
"As with all the other horses that galloped at Kempton yesterday, they are having an easy day today. They have had a lead out and all appear to be sound and well and are having a good pick of grass.
"We would plan to ride them all, including Constitution Hill, tomorrow, although he will have quieter exercise for the next 48 hours at least as we still have to bear in mind that he has got a hopefully relatively mild lung infection which has to improve considerably before any serious work could begin again.
"Fresh air is as important as anything for a horse's lungs. The intention is to rescope on Friday to monitor which way this is going."
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