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Constitution Hill next race: Melbourne Cup out and hit with handicap rise after Kempton loss

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Constitution Hill has been handed a 7lb rise by the British Horseracing Authority’s official handicapper after his loss on Saturday. Nicky Henderson’s former Champion Hurdler has been raised from a mark of 101 to 108, after his first defeat on the Flat in the September Stakes at Kempton at the weekend. Henderson now has to look at what’s next for Constitution Hill Getty talkSPORT BET Betting Offer – Get up to £30 in free bets – CLAIM HERE* The nine-year-old was beaten by nearly six lengths by Pride Of Arras in the Group 3 contest. Despite placing fourth, Constitution Hill the handicapper still significantly raised his rating. The hike in the weight will have a bearing on where the Cheltenham Festival superstar heads next. Why has Constitution Hill’s rating been raised? Constitution Hill went into the September Stakes on Saturday rated 101 where he faced rivals with ratings of 117, 114 and 111. The handicapper had to take into account the strength of the race and the fact he was returni

First report: King Charles’ horse denies Constitution Hill crucial third place as Pride of Arras stuns odds-on Gethin at Kempton — thesun.co.uk, 9d