Cesare heads Lockinge Stakes field
Monday, 12 May 2008 15:05Cesare, ante-post favourite for the Juddmonte Lockinge Stakes, features among 15 horses confirmed for Saturday's Group One highlight at Newbury.
James Fanshawe's charge, an easy winner at Listed level last month, will attempt to give owners Cheveley Park Stud their third victory in the race in the last five years after Russian Rhythm and Peeress hit the target in 2004 and 2006 respectively.
Aidan O'Brien, successful with Hawk Wing five years ago, has left in Astronomer Royal, Duke Of Marmalade, Haradasun and Mount Nelson, while Godolphin have Blue Ksar and Creachadoir.
Peter Chapple-Hyam could be triple-handed with Al Qasi, Medicine Path and the well-fancied Tariq.
Henry Cecil's Phoenix Tower maintained his unbeaten record in Group Three company last month and now faces the acid test, with Arabian Gleam, Rob Roy, Barshiba and Majestic Roi completing the list.
Six horses were removed at the five-day stage, with Richard Hannon's bet365 Mile winner Major Cadeaux the biggest name.
Dubai's Touch, Kandidate, Linngari, Royal Oath and Harvest Queen are the others who will not be taking part.
