Fifteen entered for Newbury´s Lockinge Stakes The Group 1 Juddmonte Lockinge Stakes has attracted an entry of 15 horses with ante-post favourite Cesare among the line-up. James Fanshawe´s charge 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 leftin 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 3 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.
