Notable Speech clinches City Of York crown for Appleby

Notable Speech bounced back to his brilliant best to claim his sixth Group One victory in the Sky Bet City of York Stakes.

Charlie Appleby's chestnut has been a top-class performer for the last three seasons, with his big-race haul including the 2000 Guineas and Sussex Stakes in 2024, the Woodbine Mile and Breeders' Cup Mile in 2025 and the Lockinge at Newbury this spring.