The Listed Prix Moonlight Cloud (1200m) is an opportunity for sprinting three-year-olds to step up in grade or return to easier company at the mid-point of a competitive season, bringing together the best of domestic and international challengers.

Trainer George Scott, who achieved his first Group 1 in France, will be represented by the Al Shaqab-owned Behike, in search of a first Stakes victory.

Third behind subsequent Group winner Raaheeb on debut as a two-year-old, Behike was given time over the winter break and returned with two successive wins in novice company. Stepped up to Group 1 company at Ascot, the son of Night Of Thunder struggled to compete but demonstrated his ability when second in the competitive Club 26 Heritage Handicap at the same track in early July.

“He’s a horse to me that’s maturing mentally and I’m very happy with him,” said Scott.

“He ran a nice race at Royal Ascot, it was a big ask for him at this stage in his life, but he ran as well as we could have hoped him to.

“He looks a horse that was always wanting to go 1200m, but he didn’t always give himself a chance. He’s matured a lot and now seems to be giving himself every chance.

“He’s always been a bit fragile mentally but he’s becoming very amenable now. I think he’ll enjoy travelling over and it will really make a man of him.

“A lot of horses that have shown greenness in their races have proven to be very good travellers. I think he’ll travel well – he won’t have his pony which will be new to him but we’re confident that won’t be a problem

“Pierre-Charles Boudot is going to ride him. Al Shaqab were very keen to have him ride and we’re delighted to have him onboard.”

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