Michael Buckley has Melbourne Cup dream for Constitution Hill

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.

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