Notable Speech bounces back with stunning Groupı Sussex Stakes win

Notable Speech confirmed the brilliance of his 2,000 Guineas victory with a scintillating display in the Gl Sussex Stakes at Goodwood, UK, on Wednesday.

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The Dubawi homebred had showcased his electric turn of foot to deny subsequent Irish 2,000 Guineas scorer Rosallion in the Newmarket Classic but could only finish seventh behind the same horse in the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot.

After breaking well, Notable Speech raced in a clear third behind Henry Longfellow and Sonny Liston before settling on the inside rail as all five runners bunched with five furlongs to race.

Notable Speech continued to track the leading duo and travelled ominously well for William Buick before being asked for his effort at the cutaway a furlong and a half out.

The Charlie Appleby-trained colt darted down the inside to dispute the lead passing the furlong-pole and put the race to bed in a matter of strides, readily going clear to beat Maljoom by a length and a half.

Notable Speech becomes the first horse since Frankel to capture both the 2,000 Guineas and Sussex Stakes in the same season, while his Goodwood success provided a landmark 50th Godolphin Gl win for his sire Dubawi.