Classic showdown in Lockinge

CLASSIC winners Russian Rhythm and Refuse To Bend will clash in the Juddmonte Lockinge Stakes at Newbury tomorrow.

Classic showdown in Lockinge

The pair, successful respectively in last season's 1000 and 2000 Guineas, were among 15 horses declared at yesterday's final stage for the Group One showpiece.

Four horses Divine Task, Just James, Membership and New Seeker were taken out.

As well as Refuse To Bend, Godolphin are represented by Firebreak, successful in the Godolphin Mile in Dubai last time, and With Reason, a dual winner in Group Three company last season.

Frankie Dettori rides Refuse To Bend, with Kerrin McEvoy on Firebreak and Richard Hughes aboard With Reason.

Cashmans betting: 2/1 Russian Rhythm, 5/1 Refuse to Bend, 8/1 Ikhtyar, Norse Dancer, 10/1 Firebreak, 14/1 Desert Deer, Gateman, 16/1 Hurricane Alan, Indian Haven, Toute Seul, 20/1 With Reason, 25/1 Checkit, Krataois, 33/1 Salselon, 100/1 Quito.

Paddy Power: 2-1 Russian Rhythm, 9-2 Refuse To Bend, 9-1 Desert Deer, 10-1 Firebreak, 12-1 Tout Seul, 14-1 Gateman, Hurricane Alan, Ikhtyar, 16-1 Indian Haven, Norse Dancer, 20-1 Krataios, With Reason, 28-1 Checkit, 40-1 Quito, Salselon.

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