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It's been 13 years since Ortensia (Testa Ross) claimed a first G1 Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes for Australia and Henry Dwyer trainee Asfoora (Flying Artie) gained just reward for connections' long-held faith, doubling the antipodean tally, with a decisive victory in this year's renewal of the Knavesmire dash.

Last year's G1 King Charles III Stakes victrix, fourth in the 2024 edition of this five-furlong contest, ran with credit when finishing close up, but out of the places, in June's King Charles III and this month's G2 King George Stakes at Goodwood. She settled under cover behind the front rank after breaking to the fore. Making smooth headway once past halfway, the 11-1 chance loomed large going well soon after angling into the clear approaching the final furlong and dominated the closing stages under an Oisin Murphy drive to defeat 100-1 outsider Ain't Nobody (Sand Of Mali) and Frost At Dawn (Frosted) by 1 1/4 lengths and a nose.

 

ASFOORA! 🚀

Group One success in the @coolmorestud Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes 🥇@yorkracecourse pic.twitter.com/Zp71FRm58r

— Racing TV (@RacingTV) August 22, 2025

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