Nicky Henderson's superstar Constitution Hill on course for Kempton Park Christmas cracker

A mouthwatering clash between Lambourn trainer Nicky Henderson's Constitution Hill and Willie Mullins' Lossiemouth remains on the cards after both horses featured at the six-day stage for the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton Park on Boxing Day, which will be shown live on Racing TV.

Constitution Hill has not been seen since winning last year’s renewal, where he was again majestic in victory, beating Rubaud by nine and a half lengths as the 1-12 favourite.

His problems since have been well documented, however, and in Lossiemouth he will face the rising star of the division.

In the care of Willie Mullins, the Rich Ricci-owned five-year-old landed the Mares’ Hurdle at Cheltenham in March and has the benefit of an outing already this season, winning the Hatton’s Grace Hurdle in style at Fairyhouse.

Perhaps crucially, she will be in receipt of a 7lb mares’ allowance from Constitution Hill.

The Christmas Hurdle could be the starter on Boxing Day before the main course of the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in March, where both runners hold an entry.

Lossiemouth is currently the 7/4 favourite at Prestbury Park, with Constitution Hill second favourite at 11/4 with BoyleSports, who will be offering the latest Leopardstown betting next week.

In addition to Constitution Hill, Henderson has also given the option to Sir Gino, who so brilliantly stepped in for his stablemate in the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle.