Dramatic Upset at Newcastle as Favourites Falter
In a stunning turn of events at Newcastle racecourse, the heavily anticipated return of superstar Constitution Hill ended in dramatic failure as he fell during the Grade One BetMGM Fighting Fifth Hurdle. The race, which took place on 29 November 2025, was completely turned on its head when not one, but two leading contenders came down, paving the way for a remarkable victory for outsider Golden Ace.
Chaos Unfolds as Leaders Tumble
The race took a dramatic twist when The New Lion, who had been leading the field in the straight, also fell, creating a wide-open contest. This double disaster for the favourites allowed Jeremy Scott's mare, Golden Ace, to capitalise and surge to victory at odds of 22-1. The champion hurdler demonstrated impressive resilience to finish ahead of Anzadam and Nemean Lion, securing a famous win.
History Repeats for Golden Ace
This is not the first time Golden Ace has profited from the misfortune of racing's elite. The mare had previously benefited when both Constitution Hill and State Man fell during the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. Her latest triumph at Newcastle further cements her reputation as a horse who seizes opportunity from chaos, claiming one of National Hunt racing's most prestigious early-season prizes in the most extraordinary circumstances.
The racing world will now await news on the condition of both Constitution Hill and The New Lion after their falls, while Golden Ace's connections celebrate an against-all-odds victory that few could have predicted when the tapes went up.
