Horse racing gets shot in arm as festive spectator numbers boom Sport Horse racing tracks across the country boasted of increased attendances over the festive period as the sport got a much needed shot in the arm. Amid concerns in the sport about prize money and the number of horses starting in races, the Christmas break saw thousands flock to the country’s top courses. Newbury say spectator [...]
Constitution Hill ‘miles better’ with Christmas Hurdle return ‘realistic’ Sport Constitution Hill could return to action at the Ladbrokes Christmas Hurdle after being pulled from the Fighting Fifth Hurdle this Saturday. Nicky Henderson has insisted a return to racing for the seven-year-old at the Christmas Hurdle “is still realistic” despite lameness causing his withdrawal from the Newcastle race this weekend. Thoroughbred hurdler Constitution Hill is [...]