Megan Nicholls was in awe of the Friday Night Live crowd at Constitution Hill's Flat debut, calling it the greatest atmosphere she has ever witnessed at a racecourse, second only to the Cheltenham Festival and Grand National. The ITV presenter led the coverage of the event, which attracted 3,520 people to Southwell to witness the 2023 Champion Hurdle winner run in the 1m4f novice stakes on Tapeta. The horse, trained by Nicky Henderson and owned by Michael Buckley, defeated Square Necker by nine and a half lengths under Oisin Murphy. But here's where it gets controversial... While Nicholls praised the atmosphere, some may argue that the excitement was more due to the horse's exceptional performance rather than the crowd's energy. And this is the part most people miss... The event was an experiment, and the horse's victory was a testament to the skill of its trainer and owner, as well as the horse's own abilities. So, what do you think? Was the crowd's energy the real star of the show, or was it the horse's performance that stole the spotlight? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
