Racing

Frankie Dettori wins fourth Lockinge on Olympic Glory

Aidan O’Brien’s Verrazano impresses with third place at Newbury

Olympic Glory ridden by Frankie Dettori on their way to victory in the JLT Lockinge Stakes at Newbury. Photograph: David Davies/PA
Olympic Glory ridden by Frankie Dettori on their way to victory in the JLT Lockinge Stakes at Newbury. Photograph: David Davies/PA
Sat May 17 2014 - 16:23

Frankie Dettori claimed a fourth JLT Lockinge Stakes as he guided Olympic Glory to an impressive success at Newbury.

Given a patient ride with Montiridge and Top Notch Tonto racing prominently, Dettori produced the Richard Hannon-trained colt to perfection widest of the runners over a furlong out.

The response was immediate when Dettori asked him to quicken and he soon went clear.

Tullius ran a fine race in second to finish two and a quarter lengths away, as did Verrazano who ran on well for third on his first start for Aidan O’Brien.

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Dettori said: “I was thinking there’d be no pace and it would be complicated, but it was just as easy as riding work.

“He quickened like true champion. His form is rock-solid and he goes on any ground.

“He’s a great ride, has a great kick and is a jockey’s dream.

“I’ll be surprised if he’s not champion miler again.”