Constitution can prove he is not over the Hill

The only thing that can be said for sure about the BetMGM Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle is that this is the race of the year so far as Constitution Hill, The New Lion and Anzadam meet in a blockbuster.

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All three camps are making the right noises, but perhaps more with heart than head, the pick is Constitution Hill, the deposed champion.

He has more questions to answer than his market rivals after horror shows at Cheltenham, Aintree and Punchestown - but equally, unlike the others, he has been there and most definitely done it.

The New Lion is feared most, but if we are to take Nicky Henderson at his word then the former champion is ready to roar back to his brilliant best.