‘He jumped like a champion’ – Willie Mullins up for Constitution Hill clash with State Man but Honeysuckle could retire

WILLIE MULLINS is up for a Champion Hurdle shootout with his State trooper.

Exciting six-year-old State Man confirmed himself the main challenger to Constitution Hill at Cheltenham with a dominant win at Leopardstown.

PAState Man was an impressive winner of the Irish Champion Hurdle[/caption] PAHoneysuckle suffered her second defeat in a row – and retirement could beckon[/caption]

But retirement looks on the cards for fan favourite Honeysuckle, who went down on her sword...