Hungerford Stakes

The Hungerford Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse 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.

Hungerford Stakes
Group 2 race
LocationNewbury Racecourse
Newbury, England
Inaugurated1949
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorBetVictor
WebsiteNewbury
Race information
Distance7f (1,408 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationThree-years-old and up
Weight9 st 1 lb (3yo);
9 st 6 lb (4yo+)
Allowances
3 lb for fillies and mares
Penalties
5 lb for Group 1 winners *
3 lb for Group 2 winners *
* after 2017
Purse£100,000 (2022)
1st: £56,710
Hungerford Stakes
2023
White and emerald green stripes, chevrons on sleeves, white cap, emerald green stars Maroon, yellow hoops, maroon sleeves, yellow cap Red, white maltese cross
Witch Hunter New Endeavour Chindit
Previous years
2022
Maroon, light blue chevron Yellow, large black spots and spots on cap Dark blue, white epaulets
Jumby Dubai Poet Wings Of War
2021
Red, white sash, royal blue cap Royal blue, white epaulets, pink cap Red, white star, red sleeves, white stars, striped cap
Sacred Laneqash Njord
2020-2011
2020
Royal blue, yellow chevron, yellow cap, royal blue spots Red, pink star and sleeves, orange cap Dark blue, large yellow spots
Dream Of Dreams Breathtaking Look Symbolize
2019
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Royal blue, white seams, royal blue cap, white star Maroon, mauve epaulets
Glorious Journey Librisa Breeze Safe Voyage
2018
Light blue, red chevron, dark blue sleeves, white stars, light blue cap, red star Royal blue, yellow chevron, yellow cap, royal blue spots Purple and white (quartered), white sleeves
Sir Dancealot Dream Of Dreams Breton Rock
2017
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Royal blue, white seams, royal blue cap, white star Red, white stripe, striped sleeves
Massaat Librisa Breeze Nathra
2016
Royal blue, white cap Royal blue Emerald green, white chevrons, red sleeves, white armlets, red cap
Richard Pankhurst Home Of The Brave Dark Emerald
2015
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Royal blue, white striped sleeves Purple and white (quartered), white sleeves
Adaay Coulsty Breton Rock
2014
Purple and white (quartered), white sleeves Emerald green, black chevrons on sleeves White, red sash, red and white striped cap
Breton Rock Gregorian Brazos
2013
Emerald green, black chevrons on sleeves Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Royal blue
Gregorian Soft Falling Rain Tawhid
2012
Pink and maroon stripes, pink sleeves Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, gold tassel Green, red epaulets
Lethal Force Strong Suit Alanza
2011
Grey, emerald green inverted triangle, sleeves and cap Orange, black stars, halved sleeves Yellow, royal blue chevron, royal blue cap
Excelebration Beacon Lodge Musir
2010-2001
2010
Royal blue Light blue, purple epaulets, quartered cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Shakespearean Cat Junior Ouqba
2009
Red, black stars, red sleeves White, royal blue cross belts, check sleeves, white cap, royal blue spots Pink, black braces and sleeves
Balthazaar's Gift Regal Parade Plum Pudding
2008
Maroon, Grey diamond Emerald Green and White diabolo, White sleeves, quartered cap Orange, Beige epaulets and star on cap
Paco Boy Al Qasi Beaver Patrol
2007
White, large red spots and armlets, red and white quartered cap Dark green, light green chevrons, red sleeves, white and red striped cap Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Red Evie Welsh Emperor Stronghold
2006
Dark green, light green chevrons, red sleeves, white and red striped cap Emerald Green, Light Blue cross belts and armlets, quartered cap Royal blue
Welsh Emperor Jeremy Caradak
2005
White, emerald green hoop Mauve Black and White (quartered), Emerald Green collar and sleeves, White cap
Sleeping Indian Majors Cast Pivotal Flame
2004
Red, white sash, royal blue cap Orange, black hoop, halved sleeves, black cap Emerald green, white stars, emerald green cap, white star
Chic Suggestive Rum Shot
2003
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Yellow, black epaulets Royal 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 stars Dark blue, light blue stripe, dark blue and red striped sleeves, red cap Navy 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 spots Red, grey epaulets and armlets Purple, yellow hoops and armlets, hooped cap
Atavus Tamburlaine Warningford
2000-1991
2000
Purple, pink sash, white sleeves and cap Black, yellow sash, green sleeves, yellow cap Royal blue
Arkadian Hero Cape Town Siege
1999
Royal blue Straw Light green, dark blue hooped sleeves, striped cap
Lend A Hand Teapot Row Exeat
1998
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Yellow, Black stars on sleeves, Black cap Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
Muhtathir Danish Rhapsody Princely Heir
1997
White, red cross-belts, diamonds on sleeves, hooped cap Dark green, white chevron and sleeves, white cap, green star Dark 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 star Yellow, green sleeves, red armlets and cap Royal blue, red epaulets, striped cap
Bin Rosie Mistle Cat Magellan
1995
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Green, white halved sleeves and star on cap Royal blue
Harayir Nijo Darnay
1994
Pink, Black sleeves, Light Green cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Royal blue, white striped sleeves
Young Ern Pollen Count Unblest
1993
Black and White (halved), sleeves reversed, Red cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Light Blue, Purple epaulets, quartered cap
Inchinor Wolfhound Swing Low
1992
Royal blue, white epaulets, diamonds on sleeves, white cap Royal blue, white epaulets, diamonds on sleeves, white cap Apricot
Mojave MojaveI Pursuit Of Love
1991
Red, dark blue cross of lorraine and armlets Purple and white checked, white sleeves, purple cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Only Yours Jimmy Barnie Rami
1990-1988
1990
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Brown and beige stripes, brown sleeves, quartered cap Red, yellow cross of lorraine and sleeves
Norwich Fedoria Heart Of Joy
1989
Dark green, white chevron and sleeves, white cap, green star Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Black, white spots, black sleeves, white cap
Distant Relative Great Commotion Moviegoer
1988
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Royal blue, yellow sash, yellow cap, royal blue spots
Salse Always Fair Ohsomellow
 

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 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 Sr. 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 Sr. 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 Sr. 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
2013 Gregorian 4 Robert Havlin John Gosden 1:25.84
2014 Breton Rock 4 Martin Lane David Simcock 1:27.18
2015 Adaay 3 Paul Hanagan William Haggas 1:26.76
2016 Richard Pankhurst 4 Robert Havlin John Gosden 1:24.43
2017 Massaat 4 Jim Crowley Owen Burrows 1:25.84
2018 Sir Dancealot 4 Gérald Mossé David Elsworth 1:26.15
2019 Glorious Journey 4 James Doyle Charlie Appleby 1:27.30
2020 Dream of Dreams 6 Oisin Murphy Sir Michael Stoute 1:24.35
2021 Sacred 3 Tom Marquand William Haggas 1:22.99
2022 Jumby 4 William Buick Eve Johnson Houghton 1:22.50
2023 Witch Hunter 4 Sean Levey Richard Hannon Jr. 1:25.24

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.

See also

References
  • galopp-sieger.de – Hungerford Stakes.
  • horseracingintfed.com – International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Hungerford Stakes (2018).
  • 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.
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