Aidan O'Brien secured his 14th victory in the Group 2 Railway Stakes with Henri Matisse, considered his second-string horse. Under jockey Wayne Lordan, Henri Matisse displayed both quality and determination, rallying late to overcome a fast pace set by Arizona Blaze and The Strikin Viking. Lordan positioned Henri Matisse at the rear of the five-runner field, and as others tired in the final stretch, the colt surged ahead to win by half a length over The Strikin Viking.

For Lordan, this win was particularly significant following serious injuries the previous year. O'Brien expressed satisfaction with Henri Matisse's performance, noting the colt's developmental progress and potential for longer distances. Reflecting on the race, O'Brien admitted to a miscalculation in jockey assignments, acknowledging that Henri Matisse had shown promise despite initial uncertainties.

Looking ahead, O'Brien hinted at potential races such as the Phoenix Stakes or Futurity for Henri Matisse, suggesting confidence in the colt's future prospects, possibly even aiming for the National Stakes. Bookmakers adjusted Henri Matisse's odds favorably for future races, including the Betfred 2,000 Guineas.