BOOKIES make Constitution Hill absolutely no price to smash Lossiemouth – after both were entered in the International Hurdle at Cheltenham.
The home of jumps could see a monster rematch between the pair this Saturday.
Nicky Henderson’s stable star walloped Willie Mullins’ mare in the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton on Boxing Day.
The former Champion Hurdle king looked back to his best after being forced to miss last year’s Festival through illness.
Lossiemouth never looked to be travelling well at Kempton and Mullins’ camp are said to be quietly confident they can reverse form over a stiffer test.
That theory could be put to the test at a star-studded Trials Day after those two big names were among six entered in the Grade 2 contest.
But bookies are firmly of the opinion Constitution Hill will be borderline unbeatable.
One firm opened at 1-5 for Hendo’s hero, while Coral went a slightly more generous 1-4.
The firm’s John Hill said: “We could be set for round two of Constiution Hill vs Lossiemouth on Saturday, and we make the former Champion Hurdle winner the warm favourite to prevail once again.
“Constitution Hill is already as short as 4-7 for the Champion Hurdle, and if he produces another spectacular performance here, he could well go off at long odds-on for the feature race on day one of the Festival.”
However, the race could cut up even more should Lossiemouth take up her engagement at the Dublin Racing Festival.
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Unibet Hurdle odds via Coral
1-4 Constitution Hill, 2 Lossiemouth, 20 Brentford Hope, 50 Fils d’Oudairies, 100 Spirits Bay, Joyeaux Machin.
Champion Hurdle odds via Coral
4-7 Constitution Hill, 4 Brighterdaysahead, Lossiemouth, 10 Anzadam, State Man, 16 Sir Gino, 25 Burdett Road, 33 Kitzbuhel, 50 Bar.