Bacio, a horse whose name translates to 'kiss' in Italian, won the Nunthorpe Stakes at York on Friday. The horse demonstrated a dominant front-running style, leading the five-furlong race from start to finish. According to reports, Bacio displayed a high-energy and aggressive temperament both during the pre-race parade to the starting post and throughout the duration of the sprint.

Jockey Juan Hernandez guided Bacio to a one-and-a-quarter length victory. Following the race, it was noted that Hernandez had immediate travel plans, as he was scheduled to fly to California to fulfill riding commitments on Saturday. The performance was described as a repeat of previous successful outings for the horse, who maintained a significant lead over the competition throughout the sprint.