Constitution Hill owner Michael Buckley targets Melbourne Cup

While the burning question over whether Constitution Hill will bid to regain his Unibet Champion Hurdle crown remains unanswered, owner Michael Buckley has identified the Melbourne Cup as a potential dream target for his pride and joy later this year. Following three falls in his last four starts over obstacles, National Hunt racing's pre-eminent star switched to the Flat at Southwell on Friday night and brought the house down with a sensational display under the floodlights in the hands of Oisin Murphy. Trainer Nicky Henderson said on Saturday that Constitution Hill would be schooled again the coming days under the guidance of jumping guru Yogi Breisner before a final call is made over his...