Overview
- Henderson has nominated the Weatherbys Digital Solutions August Stakes at Windsor on August 29 as Constitution Hill’s preferred next race to give him a controlled comeback in a Listed contest.
- The horse will also be entered in the Group Two Prix Kergorlay at Deauville on August 23 as an alternative option but connections favor the Windsor outing.
- Racing Victoria officials visited Seven Barrows on Monday and their encouragement has put the Melbourne Cup back on the agenda as a conditional, longer‑term objective.
- Henderson abandoned plans for York’s Sky Bet Ebor after the nine‑year‑old could not fit a necessary third Flat run into his schedule before the race.
- Constitution Hill has two Flat wins this year, holds an entry for the Irish St Leger in mid‑September, and connections say they will prioritise the horse’s welfare and sensible planning over headline targets.