When is the Fighting Fifth Hurdle 2023? Newcastle date, start time, runners and betting

Constitution Hill is set to make his seasonal reappearance in the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle.

Seven Barrows trainer Nicky Henderson will be hoping his stable superstar wins the race for the second season in a row after romping to a 12l success on his previous visit to Newcastle.

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Constitution Hill’s presence is likely to scare off rivals but 2021 winner Not So Sleepy and Cheltenham Festival scorer Love Envoi are among the horses that could have a crack at the king.

You can run the rule over our antepost Fighting Fifth Hurdle odds on the Paddy Power website and Paddy Power app, otherwise all the key details about this year’s renewal can be found below.

Fighting Fifth Hurdle 2023 date and start time

The Fighting Fifth Hurdle is set to take place at Newcastle on Saturday, December 2. The post time is scheduled for 13:55. You can watch the race live on the Paddy Power website and Paddy Power app or on ITV.

Fighting Fifth Hurdle 2023 runners and riders

The following six horses hold entries for the Fighting Fifth Hurdle ahead of final declarations.

Benson (Jockey TBC)
Constitution Hill (TBC)
Not So Sleepy (TBC)
Voix Du Reve (TBC)
Love Envoi (TBC)
You Wear It Well (TBC)

Fighting Fifth Hurdle 2023 betting

Fighting Fifth Hurdle odds are on paddypower.com and prices for the leading contenders can be seen on our snazzy widgets below.

Constitution Hill is the favourite with Paddy Power for the Fighting Fifth Hurdle as the unbeaten superstar bids to kick off his campaign with another victory.

Love Envoi is next in our early betting as last season’s Mares’ Hurdle runner-up could make her seasonal debut in the Grade 1.

*Odds quoted on the widget are Future Racing / Antepost prices which means that if your selection does not run in the race for whatever reason – you will lose your stake under traditional Antepost rules

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