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Sahlan and More Thunder eyed for Lockinge Stakes

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Saturday’s highlight will be the Boyle Sports Lockinge Stakes at Newbury, broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing at 2.35 pm. Weekend Winners panel—Kate Tracey, Sam Boswell, Declan Rix—lined up their top picks. Both Damysus and Zeus Olympios top the betting market, while four‑time Group One champion Notable Speech sits high among the remaining contenders.

Rix tipped Sahlan after noting Francis Henri‑Graffard and Mickael Barzalona’s recent form. He said the runner is overpriced yet offers value if the ground stays quick, citing last season’s Prix du Moulin win over Rosallion and growth from a green Breeders’ Cup start. Boswell echoed the choice, calling the price a “disrespectful” bargain for bettors looking for a good return.

Tracey championed More Thunder, citing his Hungerford victory and lineage from Night Of Thunder, the 2021 Lockinge winner. She praised his versatility over 6f/7f and 1m, noting his first mile attempt could spark a Group One breakthrough. With the track favoring fast ground, the panel’s consensus points to Sahlan and More Thunder as the day’s most promising mounts for the season.

The betting odds reflect the panel’s confidence, with Sahlan opening at 4/1 and More Thunder at 6/1. Notable Speech, despite his Group One pedigree, sits at 10/1, hinting that bettors favor form over history. Fans will watch the race to see if the two chosen runners can capitalize on Newbury’s firm surface and deliver a memorable finish.