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Henderson Rules Out Ascot and Melbourne for Constitution Hill Before Kempton Run

The trainer cites fast summer ground alongside stamina doubts as reasons to keep targets modest.

Overview

  • Constitution Hill is set for a second Flat start at Kempton in the Virgin Bet Novice Stakes with Ryan Moore taking over from the suspended Oisin Murphy.
  • Nicky Henderson said the horse will not go to Royal Ascot or the Melbourne Cup, rejecting long‑distance summer plans for the nine‑year‑old.
  • Henderson described the outing as low‑reward and high‑risk and said the horse is a big, heavy type who would not want very fast ground.
  • Interest follows a striking Flat debut at Southwell last month, where Constitution Hill won by more than nine lengths on his first run after switching codes.
  • Bookmakers are leaning into the spotlight, with BoyleSports promoting a price boost on a wide‑margin win and free‑bet offers reported by talkSPORT and Racing Post.