Whirl, See The Fire Clash in Goodwood Nassau Stakes

The 2025 Nassau Stakes at Glorious Goodwood is set for a thrilling Group One showdown between the 3-year-old Whirl, trained by Aidan O'Brien, and the 4-year-old See The Fire, trained by Andrew Balding. Whirl, a daughter of Wootton Bassett, has shown top-class form this season with victories in the Pretty Polly Stakes and a near miss in the Epsom Oaks, excelling over 1 1/4 miles and adept on soft ground. See The Fire impressed with a dominant 12-length win in the Middleton Stakes and a strong third in the Prince of Wales's Stakes against males but concedes nine pounds to the younger Whirl in the race. Weather conditions, including a chance of heavy thunderstorms, may affect the track, potentially favoring Whirl who has proven ability on softer ground, while Balding's fillies prefer firmer going. The winner of the Nassau Stakes will secure an automatic berth in the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf, adding further significance to the contest. Both horses and their connections express high confidence, with Whirl's front-running style and stamina pitted against See The Fire's class and recent peak form, promising an exciting race.