The Knavesmire is absolutely no stranger to welcoming the cream of the Flat racing through its historic gates, with memorable victories from the likes of Sea The Stars, Frankel, Baaeed and City Of Troy from this century alone etched into racing folklore. And if Constitution Hill was to become the latest racing superstar to grace the hallowed grounds he would be following in the footsteps of former dual-purpose great and fellow Champion Hurdle hero Sea Pigeon, who landed the Ebor in 1979. “There’s been talk of the Melbourne Cup and the Sky Bet Ebor is the only global ‘win and you’re in’ into the race that stops the nation. “There have been times when it’s been good to firm or we’ve watered, but usually it’s on the good to soft side, so you would love to think it would be one of the first options Constitution Hill has. “He’s a local horse and the trainer and owner have always supported us.

Source: Express February 26, 2026 16:47 UTC