Michael Buckley has Melbourne Cup dream for Constitution Hill

The owner believes "over-confidence" has been the main reason for Constitution Hill's recent travails over jumps

TENSE MOMENTS: A pensive Michael Buckley before Constitution Hill's victory at Southwell on Friday night. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA

While the burning question over whether Constitution Hill will bid to regain his Unibet Champion Hurdle crown remains unanswered, owner Michael Buckley has identified the Melbourne Cup as a potential dream target for his pride and joy later this year.

Following three falls in his last four starts over obstacles, National Hunt racing's pre-eminent star switched to the Flat at Southwell on Friday night and brought the house down with a sensational display under the floodlights in the hands of Oisin Murphy.