Constitution Hill tastes Flat defeat as Pride Of Arras scores at Kempton

Constitution Hill had to settle for an ultimately well-beaten fourth to Pride Of Arras on his eagerly-awaited third Flat outing in the William Hill September Stakes at Kempton Park.So brilliant at his peak in his hurdling days, Nicky Henderson's superstar has remained one of racing's biggest draws since switching to the level - but this Group Three affair was a major step up from his victories at Southwell and at this track in February and March respectively. As the odds-on Gethin took early command of the mile-and-a-half contest, Billy Loughnane and Constitution Hill (9-2) sat in a close-up fourth and were still travelling with a degree of menace turning for home. Asked for his effort just outside the two-furlong pole, there was only a flattering moment of hope before it became clear he was not going to get involved and instead it was the Ralph Beckett-trained Pride Of Arras (11-2) who swept to the front, holding off the rallying Gethin by a length. More from Racing Today on Sky Sports Racing: Flat action from Ascot and Newcastle Racing round-up: Arc will be open to geldings from 2027 Hollie Doyle blog: Ascot, Kempton and Haydock preview as Almeraq headlines Sprint Cup field for husband Tom Marquand Haydock tips: Big Mojo fancied to retain Sprint Cup crown Today on Sky Sports Racing: Francis-Henri Graffard's Drazinda faces Armor Supreme Today on Sky Sports Racing: Ascot, Bangor-on-Dee and Worcester More to follow...