Michael Buckley has set his sights on the Melbourne Cup as a potential target for Constitution Hill after the horse's stunning Flat debut at Southwell. The Champion Hurdle participation remains uncertain following three falls in four starts over obstacles, with Buckley admitting the decision weighs heavily on his heart.

Constitution Hill's switch to Flat racing brought the house down under Oisin Murphy, prompting discussions about the horse's future. Trainer Nicky Henderson plans further schooling sessions with jumping guru Yogi Breisner before making a final call on Cheltenham Festival participation. Buckley believes over-confidence led to recent jumping issues but sees renewed promise in recent training videos.

The owner revealed that regardless of the Cheltenham decision, Constitution Hill will focus on a Flat campaign for the remainder of 2026. Buckley's ultimate dream is sending the horse to Australia for the Melbourne Cup in November, potentially following races like the Ebor at York or the Irish St Leger. This ambitious target comes after Constitution Hill established himself as racing's pre-eminent star with multiple record-breaking performances.