Blue Bolt captures Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket ahead of Precise
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 5:22 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Blue Bolt secured her first Group One victory in the Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket on July 10, 2026. Ridden by Colin Keane, she finished two lengths clear of the favorite, Precise. This win follows Blue Bolt's earlier triumph at Royal Ascot and marks her third victory of the season. Trainer Andrew Balding expressed satisfaction with the performance, noting her exceptional speed, while Aidan O'Brien, trainer of Precise, considered a future step up in distance for his horse after her strong showing despite the loss.
- •Blue Bolt remains unbeaten this season with three wins in 2026.
- •Precise, a four-time Group One winner, was the favorite for the race.
- •Trainer Andrew Balding praised Blue Bolt's cruising speed and race strategy.
- •Aidan O'Brien may consider a longer distance for Precise in upcoming races.
- •Senorita Bonita also had a successful outing at Newmarket, winning the Duchess of Cambridge Stakes.
"Blue Bolt remained unbeaten this season when following up her Royal Ascot triumph with a brilliant display to down Precise in the Tattersalls Sceptre Sessions Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket.
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