Overview

• Lead Artist, ridden by Oisin Murphy, secured a neck victory over Dancing Gemini to win the 2025 BoyleSports Lockinge Stakes at Newbury.
• Dancing Gemini led into the final furlong but was overtaken by Lead Artist, with Rosallion finishing third in his first race after a 333-day layoff.
• The race was contested on good-to-firm ground, which connections of Dancing Gemini suggested may not have suited him perfectly.
• Both Dancing Gemini and Rosallion are set to target the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot, where they anticipate a rematch with Lead Artist.
• The Lockinge Stakes, a key Royal Ascot trial, showcased a competitive field including three Guineas winners and emerging stars.