Constitution Hill set for Southwell after making final field

After an anxious wait as the declarations came in on Wednesday morning, Constitution Hill’s eagerly-awaited appearance on the Flat will go ahead as planned at Southwell on Friday night.

The £40,000 SBK Road To Cheltenham Novice Stakes has been one of racing’s hottest talking points since Nicky Henderson outlined his plan to use the contest as a stopping point en route to a possible tilt at the Champion Hurdle.

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