Hungerford Stakes

Hungerford Stakes
ClassGroup 2
LocationNewbury RacecourseNewbury, England
Inaugurated1949
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorVisit Malta
WebsiteNewbury
Race information
Distance7f (1,408 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationThree-years-old and up
Weight9 st 3 lb (3yo);9 st 9 lb (4yo+)Allowances3 lb for fillies and maresPenalties5 lb for Group 1 winners *3 lb for Group 2 winners ** after 2024
Purse£150,000 (2025)1st: £85,065
Hungerford Stakes
2025
Royal blue, yellow chevron, yellow cap, royal blue spotstartan, gold sleeves, tartan cuffs and capDark blue, white hoops, diabolo on sleeves, white cap
More Thunder Witness Stand Marvelman
Previous years
2024
Dark blue and maroon diabolo, maroon sleeves, dark blue capWhite and emerald green stripes, chevrons on sleeves, white cap, emerald green starsMaroon, light blue chevron
Tiber Flow Witch Hunter Jumby
2023
White and emerald green stripes, chevrons on sleeves, white cap, emerald green starsMaroon, yellow hoops, maroon sleeves, yellow capRed, white maltese cross
Witch Hunter New Endeavour Chindit
2022
Maroon, light blue chevronYellow, large black spots and spots on capDark blue, white epaulets
Jumby Dubai Poet Wings Of War
2021
Red, white sash, royal blue capRoyal blue, white epaulets, pink capRed, white star, red sleeves, white stars, striped cap
Sacred Laneqash Njord
2020-2011
2020
Royal blue, yellow chevron, yellow cap, royal blue spotsRed, pink star and sleeves, orange capDark blue, large yellow spots
Dream Of Dreams Breathtaking Look Symbolize
2019
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starRoyal blue, white seams, royal blue cap, white starMaroon, mauve epaulets
Glorious Journey Librisa Breeze Safe Voyage
2018
Light blue, red chevron, dark blue sleeves, white stars, light blue cap, red starRoyal blue, yellow chevron, yellow cap, royal blue spotsPurple and white (quartered), white sleeves
Sir Dancealot Dream Of Dreams Breton Rock
2017
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped capRoyal blue, white seams, royal blue cap, white starRed, white stripe, striped sleeves
Massaat Librisa Breeze Nathra
2016
Royal blue, white capRoyal blueEmerald green, white chevrons, red sleeves, white armlets, red cap
Richard Pankhurst Home Of The Brave Dark Emerald
2015
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped capRoyal blue, white striped sleevesPurple and white (quartered), white sleeves
Adaay Coulsty Breton Rock
2014
Purple and white (quartered), white sleevesEmerald green, black chevrons on sleevesWhite, red sash, red and white striped cap
Breton Rock Gregorian Brazos
2013
Emerald green, black chevrons on sleevesRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped capRoyal blue
Gregorian Soft Falling Rain Tawhid
2012
Pink and maroon stripes, pink sleevesClaret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, gold tasselGreen, red epaulets
Lethal Force Strong Suit Alanza
2011
Grey, emerald green inverted triangle, sleeves and capOrange, black stars, halved sleevesYellow, royal blue chevron, royal blue cap
Excelebration Beacon Lodge Musir
2010-2001
2010
Royal blueLight blue, purple epaulets, quartered capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Shakespearean Cat Junior Ouqba
2009
Red, black stars, red sleevesWhite, royal blue cross belts, check sleeves, white cap, royal blue spotsPink, black braces and sleeves
Balthazaar's Gift Regal Parade Plum Pudding
2008
Maroon, Grey diamondEmerald Green and White diabolo, White sleeves, quartered capOrange, Beige epaulets and star on cap
Paco Boy Al Qasi Beaver Patrol
2007
White, large red spots and armlets, red and white quartered capDark green, light green chevrons, red sleeves, white and red striped capGreen, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Red Evie Welsh Emperor Stronghold
2006
Dark green, light green chevrons, red sleeves, white and red striped capEmerald Green, Light Blue cross belts and armlets, quartered capRoyal blue
Welsh Emperor Jeremy Caradak
2005
White, emerald green hoopMauveBlack and White (quartered), Emerald Green collar and sleeves, White cap
Sleeping Indian Majors Cast Pivotal Flame
2004
Red, white sash, royal blue capOrange, black hoop, halved sleeves, black capEmerald green, white stars, emerald green cap, white star
Chic Suggestive Rum Shot
2003
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starYellow, black epauletsRoyal Blue, Light Blue star, Light Blue and Royal Blue halved sleeves, White cap, Royal Blue star
With Reason Tarjman Ashdown Express
2002
Royal blue, red star, red sleeves, royal blue stars, royal blue cap, red starsDark blue, light blue stripe, dark blue and red striped sleeves, red capNavy blue, red and light blue hoop and armlets, white cap
Reel Buddy Umistim Gateman
2001
Dark blue, yellow spots, yellow sleeves, dark blue armlets, dark blue cap, yellow spotsRed, grey epaulets and armletsPurple, yellow hoops and armlets, hooped cap
Atavus Tamburlaine Warningford
2000-1991
2000
Purple, pink sash, white sleeves and capBlack, yellow sash, green sleeves, yellow capRoyal blue
Arkadian Hero Cape Town Siege
1999
Royal blueStrawLight green, dark blue hooped sleeves, striped cap
Lend A Hand Teapot Row Exeat
1998
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped capYellow, Black stars on sleeves, Black capRoyal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
Muhtathir Danish Rhapsody Princely Heir
1997
White, red cross-belts, diamonds on sleeves, hooped capDark green, white chevron and sleeves, white cap, green starDark blue, pink stars, white sleeves, pink stars, white cap, pink stars
Decorated Hero Bin Rosie Unconditional Love
1996
Dark green, white chevron and sleeves, white cap, green starYellow, green sleeves, red armlets and capRoyal blue, red epaulets, striped cap
Bin Rosie Mistle Cat Magellan
1995
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped capGreen, white halved sleeves and star on capRoyal blue
Harayir Nijo Darnay
1994
Pink, Black sleeves, Light Green capMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starRoyal blue, white striped sleeves
Young Ern Pollen Count Unblest
1993
Black and White (halved), sleeves reversed, Red capMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starLight Blue, Purple epaulets, quartered cap
Inchinor Wolfhound Swing Low
1992
Royal blue, white epaulets, diamonds on sleeves, white capRoyal blue, white epaulets, diamonds on sleeves, white capApricot
Mojave MojaveI Pursuit Of Love
1991
Red, dark blue cross of lorraine and armletsPurple and white checked, white sleeves, purple capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Only Yours Jimmy Barnie Rami
1990-1988
1990
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starBrown and beige stripes, brown sleeves, quartered capRed, yellow cross of lorraine and sleeves
Norwich Fedoria Heart Of Joy
1989
Dark green, white chevron and sleeves, white cap, green starRoyal blue, white chevron, light blue capBlack, white spots, black sleeves, white cap
Distant Relative Great Commotion Moviegoer
1988
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starRoyal blue, white chevron, light blue capRoyal blue, yellow sash, yellow cap, royal blue spots
Salse Always Fair Ohsomellow
 

The Hungerford Stakes is a Group 2flathorse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at Newbury over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in August.

History

The event is named after Hungerford, a town located several miles to the west of Newbury. It was established in 1949, and the inaugural running was contested over 1½ miles. The first winner was Star King (later renamed Star Kingdom).

The Hungerford Stakes was formerly held on Newbury's left-handed course, with a distance of about 7 furlongs and 64 yards. For a period it was classed at Group 3 level. It was switched to the straight track in 2002, and promoted to Group 2 status in 2006.

Records

Most successful horse (2 wins):

  • Jimmy Reppin – 1968, 1969

Leading jockey (6 wins):

  • Frankie Dettori – Inchinor (1993), Pollen Count (1994, dead-heat), Bin Rosie (1996), Decorated Hero (1997), Lend a Hand (1999), Shakespearean (2010)

Leading trainer (6 wins):

  • John Gosden – Pollen Count (1994, dead-heat), Decorated Hero (1997), Muhtathir (1998), Sleeping Indian (2005), Gregorian (2013), Richard Pankhurst (2016)

Winners since 1960

Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Time
1960 Fagus 3 Scobie BreasleySir Gordon Richards1:33.60
1961 Eagle 3 Greville StarkeyJohn Oxley 1:31.20
1962 Romulus 3 Wally SwinburnFulke Johnson Houghton1:32.60
1963 Dunce Cap 3 Doug SmithCecil Boyd-Rochfort1:33.00
1964 Derring-Do3 Scobie BreasleyArthur Budgett1:27.80
1965 Roan Rocket 4 Lester PiggottGeorge Todd 1:29.80
1966 Silly Season 4 Geoff LewisIan Balding1:35.20
1967 St Chad 3 George MooreNoel Murless1:33.40
1968 Jimmy Reppin 3 Geoff LewisJohn Sutcliffe 1:36.80
1969 Jimmy Reppin 4 Geoff LewisJohn Sutcliffe 1:32.20
1970 Zingari 3 Willie CarsonFulke Johnson Houghton1:32.50
1971 Welsh Pageant 5 Geoff LewisNoel Murless1:29.65
1972 Home Guard 3 Lester PiggottVincent O'Brien1:30.28
1973 Brook 3 Pat EdderyPeter Walwyn1:31.11
1974 Pitcairn3 Ron HutchinsonJohn Dunlop1:32.25
1975 Court Chad 3 Brian TaylorGavin Pritchard-Gordon 1:28.85
1976 Ardoon 6 Brian TaylorGavin Pritchard-Gordon 1:28.85
1977 He Loves Me 3 Tony Kimberley Jeremy Hindley1:28.90
1978 Tannenberg 3 Joe MercerHenry Cecil1:31.28
1979 Skyliner 4 Geoff Baxter Paul Cole1:32.42
1980 Kampala 4 Pat EdderyPeter Walwyn1:34.95
1981 Dalsaan 4 Walter SwinburnMichael Stoute1:26.85
1982 Pas de Seul 3 Pat EdderyDavid O'Brien1:31.81
1983 Salieri 3 Lester PiggottHenry Cecil1:28.45
1984 Prego 4 Pat EdderyBarry Hills1:29.74
1985 Ever Genial 3 Steve CauthenHenry Cecil1:32.89
1986 Hadeer 4 Steve CauthenClive Brittain1:28.80
1987 Abuzz 3 Tony Ives Clive Brittain1:29.54
1988 Salse3 Steve CauthenHenry Cecil1:30.30
1989 Distant Relative3 Michael HillsBarry Hills1:31.14
1990 Norwich 3 Michael HillsBarry Hills1:28.52
1991 Only Yours 3 Michael RobertsRichard Hannon Sr.1:27.37
1992 Mojave 3 Walter SwinburnMichael Stoute1:31.99
1993 Inchinor 3 Frankie DettoriRoger Charlton1:26.28
1994(dh)Pollen CountYoung Ern 54 Frankie DettoriWillie RyanJohn GosdenSimon Dow1:31.07
1995 Harayir3 Willie CarsonDick Hern1:28.30
1996 Bin Rosie 4 Frankie DettoriDavid Loder1:27.28
1997 Decorated Hero 5 Frankie DettoriJohn Gosden1:27.56
1998 Muhtathir 3 Richard HillsJohn Gosden1:26.86
1999 Lend a Hand 4 Frankie DettoriSaeed bin Suroor1:28.09
2000 Arkadian Hero 5 Jamie SpencerLuca Cumani1:26.36
2001 Atavus 4 Jamie Mackay George Margarson 1:27.01
2002 Reel Buddy4 Richard QuinnRichard Hannon Sr.1:23.61
2003 With Reason 5 Richard HughesDavid Loder1:23.02
2004 Chic4 Kieren FallonSir Michael Stoute1:23.99
2005 Sleeping Indian 4 Jimmy FortuneJohn Gosden1:24.68
2006 Welsh Emperor 7 Jamie SpencerTom Tate 1:26.76
2007 Red Evie4 Jamie SpencerMichael Bell1:26.09
2008 Paco Boy3 Ryan MooreRichard Hannon Sr.1:24.35
2009 Balthazaar's Gift 6 Philip RobinsonClive Cox 1:25.31
2010 Shakespearean 3 Frankie DettoriSaeed bin Suroor1:26.38
2011 Excelebration3 Adam KirbyMarco Botti1:24.72
2012 Lethal Force3 Adam KirbyClive Cox 1:22.96
2013 Gregorian 4 Robert HavlinJohn Gosden1:25.84
2014 Breton Rock 4 Martin LaneDavid Simcock 1:27.18
2015 Adaay 3 Paul HanaganWilliam Haggas1:26.76
2016 Richard Pankhurst 4 Robert HavlinJohn Gosden1:24.43
2017 Massaat 4 Jim CrowleyOwen Burrows 1:25.84
2018 Sir Dancealot 4 Gérald MosséDavid Elsworth1:26.15
2019 Glorious Journey 4 James DoyleCharlie Appleby1:27.30
2020 Dream of Dreams6 Oisin MurphySir Michael Stoute1:24.35
2021 Sacred 3 Tom MarquandWilliam Haggas1:22.99
2022 Jumby 4 William BuickEve Johnson Houghton 1:22.50
2023 Witch Hunter 4 Sean LeveyRichard Hannon Jr.1:25.24
2024 Tiber Flow 5 Tom MarquandWilliam Haggas1:23.46
2025 More Thunder 4 Tom MarquandWilliam Haggas1:21.67

Earlier winners

  • 1949: Star King *
  • 1950: Hyperbole
  • 1951: La Valeuse
  • 1952: Agitator
  • 1953: Olga
  • 1954: Tip the Bottle
  • 1955: Princely Gift
  • 1956: High Bhan
  • 1957: Picture Light
  • 1958: Lovestone
  • 1959: Agile

* The 1949 winner Star King was later exported to Australia and renamed Star Kingdom.

See also

References

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