Constitution Hill has been handed a 7lb rise by the British Horseracing Authority’s official handicapper after his loss on Saturday.Nicky Henderson’s former Champion Hurdler has been raised from a mark of 101 to 108, after his first defeat on the Flat in the September Stakes at Kempton at the weekend.Henderson now has to look at what’s next for Constitution HillGettytalkSPORT BET Betting Offer – Get up to £30 in free bets – CLAIM HERE*The nine-year-old was beaten by nearly six lengths by Pride Of Arras in the Group 3 contest.Despite placing fourth, Constitution Hill the handicapper still significantly raised his rating.The hike in the weight will have a bearing on where the Cheltenham Festival superstar heads next.Why has Constitution Hill’s rating been raised?Constitution Hill went into the September Stakes on Saturday rated 101 where he faced rivals with ratings of 117, 114 and 111.The handicapper had to take into account the strength of the race and the fact he was returning from a 164-day absence, prompting a 7lb rise.Constitution Hill was looking and travelling well before not finding enough in the final furlong to keep on terms with the front three.View Tweet: https://x.com/WillHillRacing?ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwA mark of 108 puts him firmly into a different bracket when it comes to potential handicap targets, notably, the 0-105 handicaps are not possible.It does however open the door to some lucrative races in the autumn, where Henderson has said before would be the ideal time for a race for his superstar.It means Henderson and owner Michael Buckley now have some more decisions to make with possibly the most talked about horses in British racing at the moment.Constitution Hill’s Melbourne Cup dream was over after he failed to finish in the first three at Kempton.Henderson previously told talkSPORT Constitution Hill ‘wouldn’t go to Melbourne in a million years’ and now that has come to fruition.Henderson has suggested the horse could benefit considerably from Saturday’s run, while jockey Billy Loughnane believes a step up in distance could bring further improvement.Where next for Constitution Hill?Constitution Hill’s next race is now the million pound question.The November Handicap at Doncaster is an option, due to Constitution Hill’s new rating with group races seemingly the target.Another potential race is the St Simon Stakes at Newbury in October, an ideal race for the Berkshire-based Seven Barrows yard.Henderson told Racing Post: “Unfortunately we know we can’t go to Australia, and it’s probably the right thing, but ironically he’s now up to a handicap mark of where he would’ve got in.”The trainer added: “He’s come out of the race fantastic and he’s in great form.“We [Henderson and Buckley] think he’ll come on quite a lot in reflection, and I think going back on turf will help. It’s all systems go. The dream is still very much alive and we’re going to crack on.”A quick return to the track is not ruled out with the horse being confirmed to be doing well post-race.In fact, with the new rating it narrows down the next potential races quite significantly, whereas early this Spring it seemed he could go anywhere on the flat throughout the Summer and Autumn.talkSPORT BET Betting Offer – Get up to £30 in free bets – CLAIM HERE*Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to talkSPORT. 18+. T&Cs apply.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.*18+ New customers only. Opt in deposit and bet min £10 (max £30) on any sports (odds 2.00+) within 7 days. Get your initial stake (up to £30) credited in Free Bets. Free Bets to be used on selected markets and expire in 7 days. Scroll Down for T&Cs. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly