Lead Artist edged out Dancing Gemini in a pulsating Lockinge Stakes at Newbury to offer jockey Oisin Murphy his first victory within the race.
The winner, skilled by John and Thady Gosden, was backed down from morning odds of 18-1 to complete at 17-2.
Fallen Angel led the sphere till two furlongs to go earlier than Lead Artist obtained the higher of a sustained battle with 2-1 favorite Dancing Gemini.
Murphy, driving his first top-level Group One winner for homeowners Juddmonte, edged forward by a neck within the remaining strides.
“He has a tremendous temperament. The lads had been actually assured and the market informed. He was a pleasure to trip,” stated Murphy.
Final yr’s Irish 2000 Guineas winner Rosallion was third, with 2024 Newmarket Guineas victor Notable Speech fourth.
The 4 may very well be set for a mouthwatering rematch within the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot subsequent month.
