Ballydoyle’s Exciting Pierre Bonnard In Command In The Zetland

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The subject of a major gamble prior to Saturday's G3 Night Of Thunder Zetland Stakes at Newmarket, Ballydoyle's Pierre Bonnard (Camelot) went through the 10-furlong test smoothly to stake his 2026 Derby claims. Delivered from the pack by Christophe Soumillon to lead passing the two pole, the 6-4 favourite was coaxed clear of stablemate Endorsement (Wootton Bassett) to score by 1 1/2 lengths, with Godolphin's €850,000 BBAG September topper Del Maro (Camelot) a further length away in third.

“He looked amazing in the paddock and went to the start so calm with so much power,” Soumillon said of the son of the Nassau winner Sultanina (New Approach) who was a €280,000 Goffs Orby Book 1 purchase and who had broken his maiden at Dundalk in August. “I was wanted to teach him and he settled really well for cover and was able to quicken well.”

“He is still very immature, but after the line he kept going which is a good sign,” he added. “He looks an amazing prospect for next year. He's well-balanced–he didn't really change leads during the race, so will improve and be a good horse next year.”

Another race, another star-studded juvenile for @Ballydoyle and @coolmorestud …

(Camelot) is all class in the Night Of Thunder Zetland Stakes @NewmarketRace pic.twitter.com/5fBcRvLjua

— Racing TV (@RacingTV) October 11, 2025

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