‘There’s a lot of red tape’ – Constitution Hill entered on initial Melbourne Cup list but dream to become clearer at Kempton

CONSTITUTION Hill has officially been given an entry in the Melbourne Cup - as a new jockey was confirmed for his comeback run this weekend. Legendary trainer Nicky Henderson had appeared to pour cold water on the chance of his former Champion Hurdler running in the 'race that stops a nation'. But he was included...

Constitution Hill looks likely to face a serious examination of his big-race ambitions on the Flat when he goes for the William Hill September Stakes at Kempton Park on Saturday, with new jockey Billy Loughnane in the saddle.