Nicky Henderson Special | Constitution Hill’s Kempton Test & Melbourne Cup Dream

Nicky Henderson Special | Constitution Hill’s Kempton Test & Melbourne Cup Dream

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September 4, 2026 · 18 min

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Emmet Kennedy interviews Nicky Henderson about Constitution Hill's upcoming race and the owner's Melbourne Cup aspirations.

Emmet Kennedy speaks to Nicky Henderson ahead of Constitution Hill’s biggest Flat test yet in Saturday’s Group 3 September Stakes at Kempton. Henderson is frank about his chances against proven Group performers, admitting: “We’ve got to improve over a stone. This is the test.” He explains why Constitution Hill was given a five-month break, why there will be “no excuses” at Kempton and how Saturday will determine where his Flat campaign goes next. Plus, Henderson discusses owner Michael Buckley’s ambitious Melbourne Cup dream and what Constitution Hill needs to do at Kempton to keep it alive. 🔵 Presented by 1xBet Ireland. More than 7,000 events per day, fast withdrawals & new customer specials. Bet €10 and get €48 when you use Promo Code 1XEMMET20 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. Your game. Your odds. Your 1xBet. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all podcast platforms, or ask your smart speaker to play The Final Furlong Podcast. 📊RaceMetrics - UK & Irish racing analytics from Proform Racing (est. 1995). Get your essential ratings for horses, trainers, jockeys and bloodlines, pattern alerts and a full…

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