May 17 / 14.35 Newbury

14.35

Good

BoyleSports Lockinge Stakes (Group 1)

  • Prize money: £226840
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 8 runners
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BoyleSports Lockinge Stakes (Group 1)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

Form: 1212-8 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Largely progressive in his first season last year, winning two Group 3 events and looking the type to improve again this term; however, folded tamely and finished last of eight at Sandown (behind Dancing Gemini) on reappearance; may rebound but is hard to support on the back of that effort.
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7th

7

(3)

17th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

Lead Artist

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John & Thady Gosden

Trailed home last behind Dancing Gemini at Sandown on reappearance but left that effort well behind to reverse the placings in the Lockinge on good to firm at Newbury, rallying gamely to beat him by a neck and take strike-rate to 4-9; progressive in the main and further Group 1 success from this Juddmonte colt looks very plausible; figures highly in calculations.

9/2

1st

3

(3)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Newbury

Lead Artist

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Largely progressive in his first season last year, winning two Group 3 events and looking the type to improve again this term; however, folded tamely and finished last of eight at Sandown (behind Dancing Gemini) on reappearance; may rebound but is hard to support on the back of that effort.

14/1

1st

3

(3)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Newbury

Lead Artist

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Largely progressive in his first season last year, winning two Group 3 events and looking the type to improve again this term; however, folded tamely and finished last of eight at Sandown (behind Dancing Gemini) on reappearance; may rebound but is hard to support on the back of that effort.

14/1

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3/1

Form: 654-11 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Seems versatile ground-wise; very similar type to last year's star miler Charyn, having drawn a blank as a 3yo (still showed some good form) but commenced his 4yo season with wins in the Doncaster Mile (Listed) and bet365 Mile (Group 2) at Sandown, both times impressing with the way he travelled and quickened smartly; promises to take even higher rank in this division; connections have secured world-class Ryan Moore for the ride in this important next step; strongly respected.
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9th

1

(7)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:20 Ascot

Dancing Gemini

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Roger Teal

Promised to be a top miler in 2025, having started that season in tremendous style, but has posted inconsistent figures since going close in the Lockinge; best effort of 2026 when fourth in that Newbury contest in May; down the field in this race 12 months ago; again looks up against it.

66/1

6th

2

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 1

13:25 Haydock

Dancing Gemini

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Roger Teal

Has never convinced beyond a mile, making it 0-4 at 1m2f/1m4f when last in a Group 2 at York in July; a repeat of his 3l fourth to Notable Speech in the Group 1 Lockinge (first-time cheekpieces) in May would guarantee a major role at this level, and he nearly won that race the previous year; has smart form on all surfaces.

11/4

5th

3

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

14:35 York

Dancing Gemini

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Roger Teal

Most recent success came in Group 2 at Sandown (1m, good) last April; not at best in three runs this season, including in same race and when returned to 1m2f for Group 1 at Royal Ascot five weeks ago; needs a revival.

12/1

7/4

Form: 1/211- C

Last run: 333 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Talented colt who travels and quickens and is suited by good ground or firmer; record is 5-7; sparkled in a truncated 2024 campaign that comprised a good second behind race-fit Notable Speech in the 2,000 Guineas then wins, looking better than the bare form, in the Irish equivalent and the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot; subsequently met with a setback that has kept him out of action until this eagerly awaited return; leading contender provided he picks up where he left off.
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8

(15)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Ascot

Rosallion

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Won the Irish Guineas (1m, good) and St James's Palace (1m here, good to firm) last season; 0-5 this term but has run some mighty races, going extremely close in the Queen Anne over C&D (good to firm) and doing likewise in the Moulin (1m, good to soft) last time; could be thereabouts once more.

5/1

7

(11)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 York

Rosallion

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Went very close in the Group 1 Queen Anne at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) then narrowly failed to overhaul Qirat in the Group 1 Sussex at Goodwood (1m, good), with the shock winner having been gifted a clear lead; today's drop back to 7f isn't an obvious positive but this three-time Group 1 winner is a class act who will be tough to beat if the distance isn't an issue.

6/4

4

(5)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Goodwood

Rosallion

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Normally travels and quickens and is suited by good ground or firmer; sparkled in a truncated 2024 campaign that featured wins, looking better than the bare form, in the Irish 2,000 Guineas and St James's Palace Stakes (subsequently met with a setback); couple of encouraging efforts since returning to action, beaten only a whisker by Docklands when favourite for slowly run Queen Anne back at Royal Ascot latest; one of the main players.

9/2

Form: 17153- D BF

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Record of 5-8 in his first season last year featured wins in the 2,000 Guineas (turf debut; beat Rosallion) and Sussex Stakes; disappointing behind Rosallion at Royal Ascot in between but is set for a fascinating rematch, with the scoreline between them 1-1 and nothing in it on ratings; respectable third in the Breeders' Cup Mile when last seen; big player.
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1st

4

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 York

Notable Speech

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Not the first time he's failed to fire at Ascot when a disappointing favourite in the Queen Anne, having previously looked better than ever in showing his trademark turn of foot to win the Lockinge at Newbury (good); renowned as a top-class domestic/international miler but he didn't run badly in last year's July Cup and should be fully effective at 7f; while fast ground shows him at his brilliant best, he nearly won a French Group 1 last season on good to soft; commands the utmost respect.

7/2

6th

6

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

Notable Speech

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

High-class miler domestically and internationally, predominantly on good and quicker ground in accordance with his bright turn of foot; readily justified strong market support in the Lockinge at Newbury most recently, registering a fifth success at the top level and looking better than ever; bit to prove at Royal Ascot, having flopped badly in the 2024 St James's Palace Stakes and finished only fourth in this race last year; otherwise a leading player on the figures.

7/4

1st

7

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Newbury

Notable Speech

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

High-class miler domestically and internationally, predominantly on good and quicker ground; lacked recent match practice when only fourth in this race 12 months ago; bagged the 2,000 Guineas and Sussex Stakes in 2024 and completed a North American Grade 1 double, including Breeders' Cup Mile success, last autumn; had no luck in running at Keeneland on reappearance; leading player on best figures.

9/2

Form: 65-283 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Has plenty of very useful form; however, proved no match for Dancing Gemini at Doncaster in March and still has an unimpressive strike-rate, underlined by just one win in last 20 runs; record of 0-6 in Group 1 races includes a defeat (eighth of 12) in this race two years ago.
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2nd

8

(8)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 2

13:35 Haydock

Checkandchallenge

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: William Knight

7yo who is winless since November 2023 but ran well when third of 13 at York (1m, good to firm) in July; slow starts haven't helped his cause twice since (blindfold off late first occasion) and he has been given a chance by the handicapper if breaking on terms.

16/1

12th

5

(5)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Doncaster

Checkandchallenge

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: William Knight

7yo who is winless since November 2023 but has dropped down the weights and he ran well when third of 13 at York (1m, good to firm) in July; had an excuse back there last time, when the blindfold was removed late; not ruled out each-way.

14/1

14th

7

(6)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Checkandchallenge

9st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: William Knight

7yo who is winless since November 2023 but has dropped down the weights and was 4l third of 13 to The Lost King over C&D (good to firm) last month; each-way claims if acting on the ground; his last win came on heavy going but subsequent slow-ground form has been mixed.

20/1

16/1

Form: /8124- D BF

Last run: 223 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Smart filly but has shown her peak form outside of Britain, notably for Group 1 wins in Ireland in 2023/2024 (including the Irish 1,000 Guineas) and when a creditable fourth in French Group 1 on last appearance; matters of location aside, has something to find on the figures in this field.
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3rd

5

(8)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Leopardstown

Fallen Angel

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: K R Burke

Has a record of 7-16 and is a rare filly in winning Group 1 races at 2, 3 and 4 years old; took the Moyglare Stakes at 2, Irish 1,000 Guineas at 3, then the Prix Rothschild, this race plus the Sun Chariot Stakes at 4; beat Blue Bolt with ease in the last-named, but that filly is a different proposition now; hasn't been at her best in two runs this year, but looks to have been targeted at this race and yard is in form, so respected.

8/1

3rd

3

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Fallen Angel

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: K R Burke

Won three 1m Group 1s last year on good or good to yielding ground; well below form on final 4yo start and she folded tamely when last of four in Group 2 Middleton Fillies' Stakes at York (1m2f, good) on reappearance, when lack of stamina was possibly a factor; takes a significant drop in grade and she's the one to beat if back to her best.

5/6

4th

1

(2)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:30 York

Fallen Angel

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: K R Burke

Won three 1m Group 1s against her own sex last year, namely the Prix Rothschild, Matron and Sun Chariot (all good/good to yielding); tackles 1m2f for just the second time on her seasonal return (wasn't strong at the finish when fourth in the 2024 Prix de l'Opera on previous attempt but it was only just short of her best RPR at the time); has to carry a 3lb penalty and wasn't at her best on her reappearance in 2024 or 2025; top mare but there are reasons to oppose her this time.

11/4

9/2

Form: 4113-2 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Very smart filly whose record of 141132 over 1m features a success in the Sun Chariot and a placed effort in the QEII last year; ran creditably, beaten just under 2l, behind Dancing Gemini at Sandown on reappearance when carrying a penalty; now gets a 5lb pull with that opponent and appears to have a fighting chance in the rematch; consistent and holds solid claims.
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13

(9)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Ascot

Tamfana

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Menuisier

Won the Group 1 Sun Chariot (1m, good to soft) against fillies and mares last October before third in this (soft; beaten about 6l); some strong form in defeat in Group 1 and Group 2 races during a light campaign this season but there's a suspicion she's vulnerable against males in this hot Group 1.

25/1

7th

9

(6)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Newbury

Tamfana

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Menuisier

Very smart filly whose record of 141132 over 1m features a success in the Sun Chariot and a placed effort in the QEII last year; ran creditably, beaten just under 2l, behind Dancing Gemini at Sandown on reappearance when carrying a penalty; now gets a 5lb pull with that opponent and appears to have a fighting chance in the rematch; consistent and holds solid claims.

9/2

7th

9

(6)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Newbury

Tamfana

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Menuisier

Very smart filly whose record of 141132 over 1m features a success in the Sun Chariot and a placed effort in the QEII last year; ran creditably, beaten just under 2l, behind Dancing Gemini at Sandown on reappearance when carrying a penalty; now gets a 5lb pull with that opponent and appears to have a fighting chance in the rematch; consistent and holds solid claims.

9/2

Form: 318-31 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Mare

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Generally progressive colt who bagged Group 3 honours at Newmarket (1m1f) most recently, adding to his 1m2f wins (handicap/Listed) last term; faces a stiffer task in this field and hasn't raced over 1m since being beaten by Notable Speech at Kempton one month before that colt won the Guineas.
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Payout
Straight Forecast £25.60
Tricast £52.12

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Notable Speech

SPOTLIGHT:

Dancing Gemini

RP RATINGS:

Rosallion

The Guardian:

Tamfana

The Times:

Notable Speech

D Express:

Notable Speech

Daily Mirror:

Notable Speech

The Sun:

Notable Speech

Daily Record:

Notable Speech

POSTDATA:

Dancing Gemini

LAMBOURN:

Dancing Gemini

Daily Mail:

Dancing Gemini

TOPSPEED:

Rosallion

Telegraph:

Rosallion

The Star:

Rosallion