Hungerford Stakes
| Group 2 race | |
|---|---|
| Hungerford Stakes | |
| Location | Newbury Racecourse Newbury, England |
| Inaugurated | 1949 |
| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Betfred |
| Website | Newbury |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 7f (1,408 metres) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Straight |
| Qualification | Three-years-old and up |
| Weight | 8 st 11 lb (3yo); 9 st 3 lb (4yo+) Allowances 3 lb for fillies and mares Penalties 4 lb for Group 1 winners * 2 lb for Group 2 winners * * since November 1 last year (2yo wins not penalised) |
| Purse | £80,000 (2011) 1st: £45,368 |
The Hungerford Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to thoroughbreds 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 (4 wins):
- Noel Murless – Olga (1953), Princely Gift (1955), St Chad (1967), Welsh Pageant (1971)
- Henry Cecil – Tannenberg (1978), Salieri (1983), Ever Genial (1985), Salse (1988)
- John Gosden – Pollen Count (1994, dead-heat), Decorated Hero (1997), Muhtathir (1998), Sleeping Indian (2005)
Winners since 1979
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Skyliner | 4 | Geoff Baxter | Paul Cole | |
| 1980 | Kampala | 4 | Pat Eddery | Peter Walwyn | |
| 1981 | Dalsaan | 4 | Walter Swinburn | Michael Stoute | |
| 1982 | Pas de Seul | 3 | Pat Eddery | David O'Brien | |
| 1983 | Salieri | 3 | Lester Piggott | Henry Cecil | |
| 1984 | Prego | 4 | Pat Eddery | Barry Hills | |
| 1985 | Ever Genial | 3 | Steve Cauthen | Henry Cecil | |
| 1986 | Hadeer | 4 | Steve Cauthen | Clive Brittain | 1:28.80 |
| 1987 | Abuzz | 3 | Tony Ives | Clive Brittain | 1:29.54 |
| 1988 | Salse | 3 | Steve Cauthen | Henry Cecil | 1:30.30 |
| 1989 | Distant Relative | 3 | Michael Hills | Barry Hills | 1:31.14 |
| 1990 | Norwich | 3 | Michael Hills | Barry Hills | 1:28.52 |
| 1991 | Only Yours | 3 | Michael Roberts | Richard Hannon | 1:27.37 |
| 1992 | Mojave | 3 | Walter Swinburn | Michael Stoute | 1:31.99 |
| 1993 | Inchinor | 3 | Frankie Dettori | Roger Charlton | 1:26.28 |
| 1994 (dh) |
Pollen Count Young Ern |
5 4 |
Frankie Dettori Willie Ryan |
John Gosden Simon Dow |
1:31.07 |
| 1995 | Harayir | 3 | Willie Carson | Dick Hern | 1:28.30 |
| 1996 | Bin Rosie | 4 | Frankie Dettori | David Loder | 1:27.28 |
| 1997 | Decorated Hero | 5 | Frankie Dettori | John Gosden | 1:27.56 |
| 1998 | Muhtathir | 3 | Richard Hills | John Gosden | 1:26.86 |
| 1999 | Lend a Hand | 4 | Frankie Dettori | Saeed bin Suroor | 1:28.09 |
| 2000 | Arkadian Hero | 5 | Jamie Spencer | Luca Cumani | 1:26.36 |
| 2001 | Atavus | 4 | Jamie Mackay | George Margarson | 1:27.01 |
| 2002 | Reel Buddy | 4 | Richard Quinn | Richard Hannon | 1:23.61 |
| 2003 | With Reason | 5 | Richard Hughes | David Loder | 1:23.02 |
| 2004 | Chic | 4 | Kieren Fallon | Sir Michael Stoute | 1:23.99 |
| 2005 | Sleeping Indian | 4 | Jimmy Fortune | John Gosden | 1:24.68 |
| 2006 | Welsh Emperor | 7 | Jamie Spencer | Tom Tate | 1:26.76 |
| 2007 | Red Evie | 4 | Jamie Spencer | Michael Bell | 1:26.09 |
| 2008 | Paco Boy | 3 | Ryan Moore | Richard Hannon | 1:24.35 |
| 2009 | Balthazaar's Gift | 6 | Philip Robinson | Clive Cox | 1:25.31 |
| 2010 | Shakespearean | 3 | Frankie Dettori | Saeed bin Suroor | 1:26.38 |
| 2011 | Excelebration | 3 | Adam Kirby | Marco Botti | 1:24.72 |
| 2012 | Lethal Force | 3 | Adam Kirby | Clive Cox | 1:22.96 |
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
- 1960: Fagus
- 1961: Eagle
- 1962: Romulus
- 1963: Dunce Cap
- 1964: Derring-Do
- 1965: Roan Rocket
- 1966: Silly Season
- 1967: St Chad
- 1968: Jimmy Reppin
- 1969: Jimmy Reppin
- 1970: Zingari
- 1971: Welsh Pageant
- 1972: Home Guard
- 1973: Brook
- 1974: Pitcairn
- 1975: Court Chad
- 1976: Ardoon
- 1977: He Loves Me
- 1978: Tannenberg
* The 1949 winner Star King was later exported to Australia and renamed Star Kingdom.
References
- galopp-sieger.de – Hungerford Stakes.
- horseracingintfed.com – International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Hungerford Stakes (2011).
- pedigreequery.com – Hungerford Stakes – Newbury.
- Abelson, Edward; John Tyrrel (1993). The Breedon Book of Horse Racing Records. Breedon Books. pp. 146–147. ISBN 1-873626-15-0.
