PANIC TO SPOOK LOOKS AGAIN

THE Cheltenham Festival may still seem a long way away, but the repercussions of today’s Fighting Fifth Hurdle are likely to be felt all the way through to the Champion Hurdle in March.

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Dan Skelton has never been shy about the esteem in which he holds The New Lion, but this contest requires another big step forward and I think he could be vulnerable.

Especially when among his competition is a certain CONSTITUTION HILL (2.00)—and, yes, I am still a believer!

This horse has captured the hearts of the nation’s racing fans, but drama has followed him through every corner of his career. There is a fine line between brilliance and disaster in our sport, and Constitution Hill has toed it as close as any.