When a few weeks ago the Racing Post published my letter expressing surprise no clerk of the course of an all-weather track had considered putting-on a race – I suggested a 2-mile maiden – to help Nicky Henderson solve the problem that is Constitution Hill, I had no inkling that this small step would lead the Seven Barrows maestro having to solve yet another dilemma. My suggestion of a 2-mile maiden, I dare say, would not have been warmly received by Nicky Henderson, as it is believed Constitution Hill has too much speed for a marathon trip on the all-weather. Though even he might concede as things have turned-out that 2-miles would have at least allowed him a few less sleepless nights than the over-subscribed £40,000 novice at Southwell on Friday night. It is incredible how easily British racing can shoot itself in the foot. The race on Friday is only...