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It was revealed on Tuesday morning that star jumps horse 

 is to remain over hurdles this season rather than going chasing. Here we pick out some of the reaction to the news on X . . .

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 13: Constitution Hill ridden by Nico de Boinville wins the William Hill Aintree Hurdle during the opening day of the Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse on April 13, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Steele

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