Heartbreak for Roger Teal as Lead Artist runs down Dancing Gemini in dying strides of Lockinge

LEAD ARTIST wore down Dancing Gemini in the final strides to deny Roger Teal a fairytale Lockinge win at Newbury.

Teal’s well-backed 2-1 favourite headed the eventual winner with a furlong to run, but the petrol tank began to empty and John Gosden’s runner got back up close home.

GettyLead Artist (left) edged out Dancing Gemini in the Lockinge Stakes[/caption]

It was heartbreak for nice guy Teal, who was seeking just his third Group 1 win, but he took it on the chin and is up for another crack at the winner.