Nicky Henderson’s stable star Constitution Hill will face a maximum of five rivals as he bids to remain unbeaten under rules in the Fighting Fifth at Newcastle on his reappearance.

With no Flat action this week, we bring you two selections from the sole two jumps cards in the UK and Ireland on Monday – Kempton and Ludlow…

It was not the successful return anticipated for Galopin Des Champs at Punchestown on Sunday, as the Cheltenham Gold Cup winner failed to land back-to-back renewals of the Grade 1 John Durkan Memorial Chase.

Trainer Dan Skelton will be hoping to spark star chaser Protektorat back to winning ways before the end of 2023, after his disappointing run in the Betfair Chase on Saturday.

Venetia Williams’ remarkable run of form continued as Royal Pagaille landed a first Grade 1 prize in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.

The talented Gaelic Warrior transferred his hurdling ability to fences with a wide-margin success in the Conway Piling Beginners Chase at Punchestown.

Fergal O’Brien looks to have another exciting prospect on his hands after Kamsinas landed the Grade 2 Betfair Racing Podcasts Newton Novices’ Hurdle at Haydock.

The stage is set for an exciting renewal of the Grade 1 Betfair Chase at Haydock Park on Saturday, despite only four runners.

The Rich Ricci-owned Mister Policeman was touted as a future star after his first Irish start in April, when taking a Cork contest in comfortable fashion and remained a talking horse following a successful chase debut at Fairyhouse.

Multiple Grade 1 winner Klassical Dream made an impressive start to his chasing career with an easy victory in the Download The BetVictor App Irish EBF Beginners Chase at Thurles on Monday.

The Paul Nicholls-trained Bravesmangame heads the final declarations for the Grade 1 Betfair Chase at Haydock Park on Saturday, bidding for a record seventh success in the race.

Trainer Evan Williams is keen to avoid a penalty with the up-and-coming Minella Missile and may head to the Grade 1 Coral Challow Hurdle at Sandown in December.

Love Envoi could be set a big task on her seasonal reappearance and take on Constitution Hill in Newcastle’s Grade 1 Fighting Fifth Hurdle.

Keith Donoghue will retain the ride on Flooring Porter as the dual Stayers’ Hurdle winner takes aim at the Liam & Valerie Brennan Florida Pearl Novice Chase at Punchestown on Saturday.