Notable Speech delivered a masterclass at Newbury on Saturday, claiming his fifth Group 1 triumph in the Lockinge Stakes while securing his future as a stallion. The 2-1 favorite, trained by Charlie Appleby and ridden by William Buick, dominated the Group One feature from the three-furlong pole, crossing the line two lengths clear of More Thunder, who ran a career-best for William Haggas.

Appleby, who doubled up at Newmarket on Friday after a quiet spell at Moulton Paddocks, said Notable Speech’s performance confirmed his exceptional pedigree. ‘He’s got some turn of foot,’ Appleby told reporters. ‘We were stood there watching thinking, I’m happy, as not many horses can quicken like he can. If it had turned into a burn-up in the last couple of furlongs, William is on the right horse.’

Notable Speech’s path to stallion status

Notable Speech’s last race before Newbury ended in disappointment at Keeneland, where he finished placed but unlucky. His 2022 Breeders’ Cup Mile victory capped a strong season, and Saturday’s win marked a return to top form. Appleby revealed the team’s confidence in the horse’s ability to handle pressure, crediting Colm O’Donoghue for backing his assessment of the horse’s peak condition.

The victory also provided redemption for Appleby, who narrowly missed out in the 2023 Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot. ‘We were unlucky last year,’ he admitted. ‘But we’ve learned about this horse, and knowing what we know now, we would have gone very close.’

Appleby’s double at Newmarket fuels momentum

Appleby’s Newbury double on Friday—where his horses claimed victory in two races—highlighted a resurgence at Moulton Paddocks after a quieter period. His strategic approach to Notable Speech’s campaign reflects a seasoned handler’s trust in the horse’s ability to peak at the right moments.

Notable Speech’s next target is the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot, where Appleby believes the horse will be better prepared. ‘Naturally he’s going to go straight there now,’ he said. The team will also consider the Opera House Stakes as part of a measured build-up.

What’s next for Notable Speech

Following his fifth Group 1 win, Notable Speech’s retirement to stud looms large. Appleby confirmed the horse will transition to stallion duties, with his breeding potential already a key factor in his future plans. The Lockinge victory cements his legacy as one of the season’s standout performers.

For Buick, the ride marked another Group 1 scalp, extending his reputation as one of Europe’s top jockeys. The partnership between horse, trainer, and jockey has clearly flourished, setting the stage for a strong finish to the season.

The racing world will now watch closely as Notable Speech prepares for his next challenge, with Royal Ascot a likely highlight.

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  • Source: Sky Sports
  • Published: May 16, 2026 at 15:18 UTC
  • Category: Sports
  • Topics: #sky-sports · #football · #premier-league · #appleby · #notable-speech · #lockinge

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🇧🇷 Resumo em Português

O craque das pistas, Notable Speech, confirmou sua hegemonia no turf europeu ao faturar seu quinto Group 1 na carreira ao vencer o Lockinge Stakes, em Newbury, e se consolidar como o grande nome da atual temporada hípica. Com um desempenho de gala, o cavalo de Charlie Appleby não só manteve a invencibilidade em 2024 como ainda acendeu a luz amarela para uma possível sequência inédita de triunfos em provas de elite.

A vitória do brasileiro Notable Speech — sim, criado e treinado no Reino Unido, mas com forte apelo no Brasil devido à paixão nacional pelos esportes equestres — representa um marco não só para o haras e o treinador, mas também para os fãs sul-americanos que acompanham de perto a ascensão de atletas de sangue brasileiro no exterior. O Lockinge Stakes, uma das provas mais tradicionais da Europa, é disputado desde 1921 e, ao ser conquistado por um representante treinado por um britânico de origem ianque, reforça a crescente influência do Brasil no cenário global do turfe.

Agora, o foco está no Queen Anne Stakes, etapa inicial do prestigioso Royal Ascot, onde Appleby já sinalizou a intenção de inscrever o campeão para buscar mais um Group 1 e, quem sabe, fechar a temporada como o cavalo mais vitorioso da história recente do esporte.