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Epatante finished 12 lengths behind Constitution Hill last time out at Newcastle

Epatante aimed at Kempton clash with Constitution Hill

Epatante looks set for a Kempton rematch with stablemate Constitution Hill in the Ladbrokes Christmas Hurdle following the abandonment of the International Hurdle.

Racing • 14 Dec 22

Aidan Coleman punches the air after guiding Epatante to a 14-length success in the Aintree Hurdle

Punchestown Festival: Epatante delighting Henderson

Nicky Henderson reports Epatante in "fantastic form" ahead of her bid for a seventh Grade One victory in the Coolmore Kew Gardens Irish EBF Mares Champion Hurdle at Punchestown on Saturday.

Racing • 29 Apr 22

Epatante appeared to have the race won when Zanahiyr capsized at the last

Epatante takes step up in trip in her stride

Class came to the fore in the Betway Aintree Hurdle as brilliant mare Epatante (2-1) ran out an easy winner.

Racing • 07 Apr 22

Epatante and Not So Sleepy finished wide apart as they hit the line, but there was nothing between them in the photo finish

Epatante and Not So Sleepy dead-heat in Fighting Fifth

Defending champion Epatante (11-8F) and the mercurial talent that is Not So Sleepy (18-1) shared the honours after the judge called a dead-heat in the Betfair Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle.

Racing • 27 Nov 21

Honeysuckle won last month's Irish Champion Hurdle

Epatante and Honeysuckle declared for Champion Hurdle

Star mares Epatante and Honeysuckle are among a final field of 10 horses declared for the Unibet Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Cheltenham Festival • 15 Mar 21

Epatante is the favourite for hurdling's blue riband event

Epatante one of 27 entered in Champion Hurdle

Last year's heroine Epatante and dual winner Buveur D'Air are among 27 entries for the Unibet Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Racing • 13 Jan 21

Harry Cobden and Clan Des Obeaux win the 2018 King George in front of packed stands at Kempton

Kempton preview: Clan has strong hat-trick claims

There are three Grade One races up for decision on Kempton's behind-closed-doors card, with the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase the highlight at 3pm.

Racing • 25 Dec 20

Epatante winning the Champion Hurdle in March.

Returning Epatante looks first class in Fighting Fifth

Epatante impressed when making a winning seasonal debut in a dramatic renewal of the Betfair Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle.

Racing • 28 Nov 20

Epatante kicks off her campaign in the feature at Newcastle at 2.05pm on Saturday

Epatante heads Fighting Fifth septet

Nicky Henderson's Champion Hurdle winner Epatante will face six rivals when she gets her new season under way in the Betfair Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle.

Racing • 26 Nov 20

Epatante justified favouritism in this year's Champion Hurdle to give trainer Nicky Henderson an eighth win in the race

Henderson pondering path for Epatante next season

Nicky Henderson admits he may have to map out a new programme for Epatante ahead of the defence of her Champion Hurdle crown.

Racing • 26 Mar 20

Epatante was produced brilliantly by Barry Geraghty

Epatante delights supporters in winning Champion Hurdle

Epatante justified strong market support to provide trainer Nicky Henderson with a record eighth victory in the Unibet Champion Hurdle.

Racing • 10 Mar 20

Epatante is currently trading as the favourite for the Champion Hurdle

Henderson has strong hand in Champion Hurdle

Nicky Henderson believes Epatante can demonstrate her defeat at last year's Cheltenham Festival was an aberration by proving she is more than just a flat-track specialist in the Unibet Champion Hurdle.

Racing • 18 Feb 20

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