Overview
- Constitution Hill was declared among 14 entries for the William Hill September Stakes at Kempton and has been cut in the betting as Billy Loughnane is confirmed to ride him.
- Connections have moved the nine‑year‑old from novice all‑weather wins into Group company as a direct test of his Flat ability and to decide autumn targets.
- Saeed bin Suroor plans to run two proven stayers, Tornado Alert and Dubai Future, to challenge Constitution Hill, and market leaders include Gethin, Pride Of Arras and Bay City Roller.
- Constitution Hill was also listed among 101 initial Melbourne Cup entries but must finish in the first three at Kempton to satisfy the race’s ballot condition and preserve the Australian option.
- Other late changes in the autumn calendar include Aidan O’Brien blaming pacemaker and race shape for Constitution River’s York run and aiming that colt at the Irish Champion Stakes, and top jumpers Banbridge and Western Fold are set to make Flat debuts at Gowran Park.