Nicky Henderson confirms two huge names to replace Nico de Boinville on Constitution Hill and Jonbon
Hendo's No1 rider
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James Bowen, brother to fellow jockey Sean, is set to have the biggest rides of his life on Constitution Hill and Lulamba
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He was kicked in the back by As The Fella Says when departing at the first.
The extent of his injuries means he will miss the money-spinning end to the jumps season which takes in Sandown this weekend and Punchestown Festival in Ireland next weekend.
And Henderson confirmed on Wednesday that Mark Walsh will replace De Boinville on Jonbon when he goes for a third straight Celebration Chase at the Surrey track.
Walsh, who won the Gold Cup on Inothewayurthinkin, is Jonbon owner JP McManus' No1 rider and a logical choice.
While James Bowen, brother to Irish Grand National-winning rider Sean, is the man picked for two possibly seismic rides on Constitution Hill and Lulamba in Ireland next week.
Henderson said in a statement: "Firstly I want to say thank you to everyone for their thoughts and kind messages following Nico's fall, which we have passed onto him.
"He is now back at home and will need to rest. We don't know exactly when he'll be back riding but we wish him a speedy recovery.
"In the meantime we do have to make riding plans for our horses and Mark Walsh will come over to Sandown Park on Saturday to ride Jonbon.
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"Constitution Hill has an important gallop on Friday and he will be partnered by James Bowen.
"If that goes well they will school together over the weekend and if we get a double green light so to speak then we can all head over to Punchestown.
"Everything hinges on how this weekend goes.
"Lulamba is in great form and could also head over.
"It's a brave shout but I'm very happy with him and James would also take ride if we line up."
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