Golden Ace wins Champion Hurdle after favorites fall

Golden Ace won the Champion Hurdle after both Constitution Hill and State Man fell during the race. Constitution Hill, a favorite, fell at the fifth flight, shocking the crowd. State Man, who was in a strong position, also fell at the last hurdle. Golden Ace, a 25-1 outsider, took advantage of the chaos to secure victory, finishing nine lengths ahead of Burdett Road. The win came after trainer Jeremy Scott initially preferred to enter Golden Ace in a different race, but owner Ian Gosden insisted on the Champion Hurdle. Both Constitution Hill and State Man's trainers expressed relief that their horses were uninjured after the falls. Brighterdaysahead, who finished fourth, may need to be checked for health issues after her performance.