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Bacio claims Nunthorpe Stakes victory at York with strong performance

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 4:04 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Bacio claims Nunthorpe Stakes victory at York with strong performance

Summary

Bacio won the Nunthorpe Stakes on August 21 at York, showing impressive speed throughout the five-furlong race. Jockey Juan Hernandez, who has upcoming rides booked in California, guided Bacio to a one-and-a-quarter length victory, echoing a previous win at Royal Ascot earlier this summer. Bacio's dominant front-running style allowed him to maintain a clear lead from start to finish without facing any challengers. Hernandez, whose quick victory allowed him to catch a flight, emphasized Bacio's exceptional speed and suitability on various surfaces in racing.

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•Bacio won the Nunthorpe Stakes on August 21 at York.
•Jockey Juan Hernandez rode Bacio to a one-and-a-quarter length victory.
•Bacio previously won a five-furlong handicap at Royal Ascot this summer.
•Hernandez had a flight to catch after the race for rides in California.

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4:04 PMThe Guardian Sport — ‘He was all fire’: brilliant Bacio blasts to Nunthorpe Stakes success at York

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Jockey Juan Hernandez dashes to airport after victory ‘He’s just so fast that it doesn’t matter what he runs on’ His name is the Italian for a kiss but there is little delicacy or tenderness about Bacio, the front-running winner of the Nunthorpe Stakes here on Friday. He was headstrong and belligerent on the way to post and simply brutal once the race was under way, tearing down the five-furlong strip without seeing a rival on the way to a one-and-a-quarter length success. Juan Hernandez, Bacio’s jockey, had a plane to catch later on Friday – he has booked rides in California on Saturday afternoon – and his mount did all he could to ensure that he got to Heathrow on time, producing a carbon copy of his win in a five-furlong handicap at Royal Ascot in June. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Greg Wood at York

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The Guardian SportAug 21, 2026, 4:04 PM
‘He was all fire’: brilliant Bacio blasts to Nunthorpe Stakes success at York
Jockey Juan Hernandez dashes to airport after victory ‘He’s just so fast that it doesn’t matter what he runs on’ His name is the Italian for a kiss but there is little delicacy or tenderness about Bacio, the front-running winner of the Nunthorpe Stakes here on Friday. He was headstrong and belligerent on the way to post and simply brutal once the race was under way, tearing down the five-furlong strip without seeing a rival on the way to a one-and-a-quarter length success. Juan Hernandez, Bacio’s jockey, had a plane to catch later on Friday – he has booked rides in California on Saturday afternoon – and his mount did all he could to ensure that he got to Heathrow on time, producing a carbon copy of his win in a five-furlong handicap at Royal Ascot in June. Continue reading...

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