CONSTITUTION Hill confirmed himself as a rising star of British National Hunt racing and breeding on Saturday at Sandown Park when he powered to an impressive 12-length victory in the Grade 1 Tolworth Hurdle. He is now favourite for the Grade 1 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in March with many layers.

This was the third time the five-year-old had faced a starter, and the second time under rules.