As an old Etonian ex-stockbroker with an expensive accent, at first glance Nicky Henderson can seem an almost stereotypical English racehorse trainer. But almost half-a-century of wearing that trainerβs hat makes a nonsense of cartoon cliches.. Once again, Henderson is Britainβs standard bearer going into this Cheltenham Festival.
Constitution Hill is reduced to parading before Tuesdayβs Unibet Champion Hurdle, but Henderson can still have set the tone for the week ahead by then. Old Park Star is one of the favourites for the SkyBet Supreme Novice Hurdle. So is Lulamba in the Arkle. Victory for both will put meat on the bones of an argument that the home team are going to put it up to the Irish raiders this week.
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