Flat Debut
Constitution Hill wins impressively on flat debut at Southwell
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Constitution Hill, the 2023 Champion Hurdle winner, secured a commanding victory in his first flat race at Southwell on February 20, 2026. The nine-year-old horse, trained by Nicky Henderson and ridden by Oisin Murphy, won by nine and a half lengths in the SBK Road To Cheltenham Novice Stakes. The performance has sparked discussions about his future, including a potential return to the Champion Hurdle.
Constitution Hill made a successful transition to flat racing with an easy victory in the SBK Road To Cheltenham Novice Stakes at Southwell. Ridden by Oisin Murphy, the horse outclassed rivals to win by nine-and-a-half lengths as the 6/4 favourite. Trainer Nicky Henderson expressed emotional relief after the performance.
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Constitution Hill, the 2023 Champion Hurdle winner trained by Nicky Henderson, may miss his planned flat debut at Southwell due to a random ballot draw. The horse drew 16th in the elimination order for the oversubscribed SBK Road To Cheltenham Novice Stakes, requiring multiple withdrawals to secure a spot. Connections hope for dropouts to allow the nine-year-old to run on Friday's card.