Billy Loughnane dubbed ‘racing’s Lamine Yamal’ after Bow Echo emulates Frankel

Nineteen-year-old jockey Billy Loughnane has been compared to football star Lamine Yamal after a standout performance in the £1.5 million Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes at Goodwood. Loughnane rode Bow Echo to victory in the prestigious race, with the win drawing comparisons to legendary horse Frankel's performance in the same event. The result marked a significant milestone in the young jockey's career, passing what was described as the sternest test of his big-race credentials.