Constitution Hill Flat Predictions (25 February 2026)

[WandererSkyLight]

So as of the 25th of February 2026, Constitution Hill is a Flat Racer, who’d have thought that at before the Southwell Race.

I thought that it would be fun to predict what races he will do for this year

My Prediction (warning this is very unlikely the route):

G3 Henry II Stakes (Sandown)

G1 Ascot Gold Cup

G1 Irish St Legar

G1 Melbourne Cup

Should he win the Melbourne Cup

G1 Japan Cup

 

[trefflich]

Looking forward to laying him judiciously in the year ahead.

 

[vikingflagship]

Sure I read somewhere Hendo mentioned G3 Henry II Stakes (Sandown) as being possible next

Constitution Hill to be Melbourne Cup eligible, he would need to win a listed flat race of 12f or further, place in a Group flat race of 12f or further, or win the Ebor Handicap at York in August, which guarantees a spot in the lineup. Former hurdler Ethical Diamond won the 2025 Ebor Handicap and Breeders' Cup Turf.

VF x

 

[WandererSkyLight]

Sure I read somewhere Hendo mentioned G3 Henry II Stakes (Sandown) as being possible next

Constitution Hill to be Melbourne Cup eligible, he would need to win a listed flat race of 12f or further, place in a Group flat race of 12f or further, or win the Ebor Handicap at York in August, which guarantees a spot in the lineup. Former hurdler Ethical Diamond won the 2025 Ebor Handicap and Breeders' Cup Turf.

VF x

Intriguing

 

[WandererSkyLight]

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[Ian_Davies]

So as of the 25th of February 2026, Constitution Hill is a Flat Racer, who’d have thought that at before the Southwell Race.

I thought that it would be fun to predict what races he will do for this year

My Prediction (warning this is very unlikely the route):

G3 Henry II Stakes (Sandown)

G1 Ascot Gold Cup

G1 Irish St Legar

G1 Melbourne Cup

Should he win the Melbourne Cup

G1 Japan Cup

Game of opinions and my opinion is that would be a terrible campaign.

Henry II Stakes - I'll be there to see him get outstayed.

Gold Cup (it existed before any other Gold Cup you can think of, it's the original one and doesn't need the "Ascot" Prefix) - wouldn't stay 2m4f on the Flat in the proverbial and a Trawlerman would have him beat by Swinley Bottom.

Irish St Leger - It would have to be a terrible one. 1m6f would stretch his stamina and he's not a Group 1 Flat horse.

Melbourne Cup - Cracking chance of finishing last and breaking down if it's quick ground.

Japan Cup - He'd be tailed off, more chance of him landing a job as a sushi chef while he's over there.

Think Hamish/Al Aasy - that's his level.

John Porter, Aston Park, Glorious, Cumberland Lodge, St Simon - that sort of thing.

 

[WandererSkyLight]

Game of opinions and my opinion is that would be a terrible campaign.

Henry II Stakes - I'll be there to see him get outstayed.

Gold Cup (it existed before any other Gold Cup you can think of, it's the original one and doesn't need the "Ascot" Prefix) - wouldn't stay 2m4f on the Flat in the proverbial and a Trawlerman would have him beat by Swinley Bottom.

Irish St Leger - It would have to be a terrible one. 1m6f would stretch his stamina and he's not a Group 1 Flat horse.

Melbourne Cup - Cracking chance of finishing last and breaking down if it's quick ground.

Japan Cup - He'd be tailed off, more chance of him landing a job as a sushi chef while he's over there.

Think Hamish/Al Aasy - that's his level.

John Porter, Aston Park, Glorious, Cumberland Lodge, St Simon - that sort of thing.

To be fair, I agree. Was not a serious prediction

John Porter would be a better pick

(Also the Ascot prefix is me being pedantic)

I think at the very least the end goal should be the Breeders Cup Turf in Keeneland

 

[trefflich]

To be fair, I agree. Was not a serious prediction

John Porter would be a better pick

(Also the Ascot prefix is me being pedantic)

I think at the very least the end goal should be the Breeders Cup Turf in Keeneland

BC Turf...a Blue Bresil....PLACE LAY

 

[Danny]

I vote this wins the Talking horses "the thread we didnt need award 2026".

Is the a way of putting a horses name on ignore?

 

[WandererSkyLight]

I vote this wins the Talking horse "the thread we didnt need award 2026".

Is the a way of putting a horses name on ignore?

"Neigh"

Honestly, I agree, I just wanted to have a bit of fun with what is within the realms of possibility.

 

[Desperate Dan]

Keep the beast at Southwell...clearly a potential course specialist.