Nuit d'Eclair

The Newbury victory came two months ago, and since then Nuit d'Eclair has been racing regularly, finishing fourth most recently just a day ago. That kind of activity suggests the horse handles racing often without burning out, which is a real asset at this age. Kevin Philippart De Foy's Newmarket yard has been firing on all cylinders this season with 40 winners already, so the horse is in a stable that knows how to build a two-year-old properly—not rushing it, not resting it needlessly, just racing it sensibly. For a young horse still learning the game, a win rate of roughly one in four races is respectable, and the three places show Nuit d'Eclair is competitive every time it steps on the track.