20-year-old jockey hails Bow Echo as 'superstar' after unbeaten fifth consecutive victory

Bow Echo secured an unbeaten fifth consecutive victory at the St James's Palace Stakes, a Group 1 horse race held on June 16, 2026, at Royal Ascot in England, to claim the title of European three-year-old mile champion. The 1,590-metre turf race saw the thoroughbred overcome strong competition to extend its perfect record. Billy Rocknain, the 20-year-old jockey who guided Bow Echo to victory, praised the horse with effusive comments, describing it as a 'superstar' following the triumph. Rocknain's enthusiastic celebration, captured by photographers with both fists raised in a victory gesture, reflected the significance of the achievement. The consecutive victories demonstrate a strong partnership between the young jockey and the accomplished racehorse, establishing both as rising stars in European horse racing. The win at Ascot, one of Britain's most prestigious racing venues and a centrepiece of the Royal Ascot festival, underscores Bow Echo's exceptional form and Rocknain's talent at an unusually young age for such high-level competition.