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Constitution Hill Targets Kempton Novice as Ryan Moore Takes the Ride

The Champion Hurdle winner continues a short Flat campaign to secure a handicap mark after his Southwell rout.

Overview

  • The nine-year-old has been entered for the £12,000 1m4f Virgin Bet Novice Stakes at Kempton on Wednesday, March 25, at 7:30pm.
  • Ryan Moore has been booked because Oisin Murphy is serving an eight-day suspension from March 24–31 for a whip-use breach.
  • Trainer Nicky Henderson says the immediate aim is three Flat runs to obtain a handicap mark that opens up wider race options.
  • Newbury’s Group 3 John Porter Stakes on April 18 has been discussed as a possible next step following Kempton.
  • Likely rivals include Roadlesstravelled, who reopposes after Southwell, while Sea Of Kings is expected to wait for turf; Constitution Hill carries a 7lb penalty for his debut win, which earned an RPR of 103.