THIS time last year Damysus was preparing for the Betfred Derby. But 12 months on the horse named after the fastest of all the giants is ready to prove speed is his most vital asset in the BoyleSports Lockinge Stakes (2.35).

Having shown a dazzling turn of foot in a winning return at Newmarket, John and Thady Gosden’s striking son of Frankel drops back to a mile, not only filling the vacancy created by the setback to stablemate Field Of Gold, but also with hopes of providing the Clarehaven team with a third straight victory in the Newbury feature.