Overview

• Pierre Bonnard surged late under Christophe Soumillon to win the Group 3 Zetland Stakes, earning quotes of around 10-1 for the 2026 Derby and edging stablemate Endorsement.
• Hankelow made all in the Group 3 Autumn Stakes under Clifford Lee, ending the recent Coolmore/Godolphin run in the race and enhancing his prospects for higher targets.
• Damysus delivered the Group 3 Darley Stakes for John and Thady Gosden under James Doyle after earlier abandoned targets, marking the yard’s third win in the race in five years.
• Pre-race Dewhurst coverage framed the Group 1 as a clash of Curragh-tested class and Newmarket course form, with unbeaten National Stakes winner Zavateri set against Gstaad and Distant Storm.
• Cesarewitch previews highlighted a strong Irish challenge and recent winning trend, with tipsters flagging contenders such as Reverend Hubert and Dawn Rising for the staying handicap.