Constitution Hill could be set to make his first appearance on the Flat after the British Horseracing Authority confirmed a £40,000 all-weather novice stakes at Southwell on Friday 20th February.
The race, sponsored by SBK, will form part of Friday Night Live, a five-fixture evening programme running between January and March, designed to attract and engage younger racegoers and create a different racecourse experience.
Henderson hinted that a new race was about to be created to attract the former Champion Hurdler when speaking to Sky Sports Racing on Monday.
He said: “There’s a plan afoot I think and I hope we might be able to do that in the latter part of February.
“I’m very keen to give him a run on the Flat and he will probably see a starting stall at the end of this week which will be interesting. I hope he fits in!
“If not that would be another problem but I’d like to do this. He's in very good form and has had a bit of a break after giving himself a big knee in his box. It’s nothing but took a fortnight to clear up so he’s had a semi little break and his vaccinations so on we go.
“He’s going to start work this week and build up to that. It’s four or five weeks away if the plan comes to fruition. There is nothing before that. Nearly all the novices are for three-year-olds.”
Sam Cone, Head of Communications and Public Affairs at Arena Racing Company said: “We are delighted to assist in the delivery of this opportunity, and are grateful to SBK, without whom it would not be possible.
"The race should certainly add an extra dimension to the Friday Night Live fixture at Southwell on 20 February, to those coming along to experience the evening in person as well as those watching at home on ITV Racing and Sky Sports Racing.”
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