Kylian

Newcastle is his happy hunting ground. Kylian has won twice from three races there, making him a course specialist in the truest sense. His Class 1 win at Sandown in July 2023 stands as his peak achievement, proof that he belongs at the highest level when conditions and circumstances align. Under trainer Robert Cowell's care at Newmarket, Kylian has shown the kind of steady improvement the yard specialises in. When ridden by Luke Morris, the horse truly sparkles — Morris has partnered him to 3 wins from 5 races together, a 60% win rate that suggests genuine understanding between horse and jockey.

The assessment from the Sandown win carries weight: Kylian was a slow learner, taking time to mature, but that late development has made him a more complete racehorse. His typical ground preference for dry tracks and his history at Newcastle point to where his the yard should target him. Recent form in bigger races at Leicester and York, though unsuccessful, shows he is being tested at the right level. At five years old and actively racing, Kylian remains a work in progress — inconsistent perhaps, but capable of picking off Class 2 races and occasionally rising to the occasion.