Henderson's prospects for Cheltenham looking good

MUCH of Nicky Henderson’s season has focused on the trials and tribulations of Constitution Hill, but, on the eve of Cheltenham’s final fixture before the festival in March, he finds himself in the enviable position of having three hot favourites for the open day of jump racing's biggest week.

- By JAMES BURN

Nicky Henderson with jockey James Bowen after Jonbon won at Ascot last weekend

(Picture: Steven Paston/PA)

The Lambourn legend was making noises this week that Constitution Hill could still make the Champion Hurdle, but that's difficult to envisage and he's due to first run on the flat at Southwell next month.

However, in Sir Gino, set to appear in the Unibet Hurdle at Cheltenham tomorrow, the trainer has the 5-4 market leader for the Champion Hurdle and arguably the most exciting and talented horse in the code.