August 19 / 15.35 Newbury

15.35

Good

BetVictor Hungerford Stakes (Group 2)

  • Prize money: £62381
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 9 runners
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BetVictor Hungerford Stakes (Group 2)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 251334 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won the ultra-competitive Buckingham Palace Stakes (Handicap) over 7f at Royal Ascot and has run creditably in defeat in Group 3 and Listed races since, but he may again find a few too good today.
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15th

4

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Witch Hunter

9st 9lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

His only turf wins came in a Royal Ascot handicap and Newbury Group 3, but they were in 2023 and he needs the cards to drop right for his late bids; scored on AW in January but subsequent form, including when 40-1 in the Victoria Cup last Saturday, isn't good enough.

40/1

20th

1

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Witch Hunter

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Very useful but rather needs the cards to drop right and gained his only turf wins, namely in Royal Ascot handicap and Newbury Group 3, in 2023; peak AW form this year when scoring in January; finished seventh (off 4lb higher) in this contest 12 months ago.

25/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 5-5123 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Second of 29 in the Britannia Handicap (1m) at Royal Ascot and fair third of six in hot Listed race at Newmarket (1m) last time; this 3yo may have more to offer now back down in trip but a clear career best is needed.
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2nd

9

(5)

19th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newbury

New Endeavour

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Varian

Second of 29 in the Britannia Handicap (1m) at Royal Ascot and fair third of six in hot Listed race at Newmarket (1m) last time; this 3yo may have more to offer now back down in trip but a clear career best is needed.

12/1

3rd

4

(1)

13th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newmarket (July)

New Endeavour

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Varian

Stablemate of Embesto; showed useful form in handicaps last month, winning easily at Kempton (7f, AW) then close second in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm); worth a crack at this level.

8/1

2nd

8

(3)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

New Endeavour

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Well backed when sluicing home in a Kempton handicap two weeks ago but that was his second win over 7f on the AW and not only is he 0-4 on grass, he's also unraced at 1m; when also factoring in the 11lb rise since last time, there are a few doubts to overcome; sold for £260,000 on Monday.

12/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 68-126 CD

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Below best when eighth in this last year and likewise when sixth in the Group 1 Queen Anne at Royal Ascot last time; however, two starts ago he was runner-up in the Group 1 Lockinge here (1m, good) and has leading claims if at the top of his game now back down in grade; has won on good to soft.
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4th

2

(5)

13th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Chindit

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hannon

Couple of notable 7f wins early in career but raced mainly at 1m since; successful three times this term and ran respectably in the Joel Stakes here most recently; not crying out for this drop back in trip; below-par third in this race two years ago.

3/1

3rd

2

(6)

29th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Chindit

9st 6lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

In top form this month, comfortably winning the Group 3 Superior Mile at Haydock (1m, good) and following up under a penalty in a Listed race at Sandown (1m, soft); he's a leading contender today.

100/30

1st

1

(9)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Sandown

Chindit

9st 11lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Second in the Group 1 Lockinge at Newbury in May and comfortable winner of a Group 3 at Haydock on latest start; one of the leading contenders on form, even with his penalty, but he has plenty to prove on soft and peak efforts have been on good or firmer.

9/4

14/1

Form: 1-1066 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Impressive win in the Group 3 Nell Gwyn at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) on reappearance and, after heavy defeats in two Group 1s, she kept on for a fair sixth in the Group 3 Summer Stakes at York (6f, good) last month; this return to 7f could help but others arrive with more pressing claims.
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7

(10)

6th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 100y

14:30 Tipperary

Mammas Girl

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

Has shown much more of her old spark recently with blinkers a real addition; went up 11lb for her last run when beaten just over three lengths in the Group 1 Matron Stakes; a reproduction of that could suffice if she wasn't flattered; tongue-tie added here.

9/2

6th

2

(1)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Mammas Girl

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Adrian Murray

led, headed but prominent after 1f, challenging towards far side over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

100/1

4th

1

(5)

1st Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 110y

15:30 Tipperary

Mammas Girl

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

towards rear, headway 1f out, ran on and went fourth towards finish, not reach leaders

12/1

Form: 43-048 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Placed in Group 3 and Group 2 races over 7f last August/October and that form gives him an each-way squeak; hasn't run badly on either start this summer but hasn't been at his very best and needs something extra here.
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5th

4

(5)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 1

14:37 Lingfield (AW)

Misty Grey

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David O’Meara

Seems held by Marshman on Newcastle running but may fare better with that reappearance effort under his belt and bearing in mind he has been consistent otherwise for current stable; however, yet to break his Listed/Group duck after many attempts.

12/1

5th

4

(5)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 1

14:37 Lingfield (AW)

Misty Grey

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David O’Meara

Seems held by Marshman on Newcastle running but may fare better with that reappearance effort under his belt and bearing in mind he has been consistent otherwise for current stable; however, yet to break his Listed/Group duck after many attempts.

12/1

12th

1

(4)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Misty Grey

9st 12lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David O’Meara

Record of 422311 since joining this yard, most recently scoring narrowly at Epsom on Derby day (followed up C&D win); possibilities provided he returns from layoff in similar form.

11/1

Form: 1-5746 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Horse

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Spanish-trained 6yo whose career highlight came when winning Group 2 at Baden-Baden in 2021; however, his form at Meydan earlier this year, and in a handicap at Ascot three weeks ago, suggests he's vulnerable here.
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4th

5

(6)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Newbury

Rodaballo

9st 4lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: G Arizkorreta Elosegui

Spanish-trained 6yo whose career highlight came when winning Group 2 at Baden-Baden in 2021; however, his form at Meydan earlier this year, and in two British starts in the summer, suggests he may be a shade vulnerable.

16/1

6th

5

(2)

19th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newbury

Rodaballo

9st 8lb

J: Neil Callan

T: G Arizkorreta Elosegui

Spanish-trained 6yo whose career highlight came when winning Group 2 at Baden-Baden in 2021; however, his form at Meydan earlier this year, and in a handicap at Ascot three weeks ago, suggests he's vulnerable here.

33/1

6th

1

(6)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Rodaballo

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: G Arizkorreta Elosegui

Spanish-trained contender; enjoyed his finest hour when winning German Group 2 (1m, good to soft) in September 2021 and performed respectably in three runs in Dubai early this year; bit to prove on British/handicap debut but Jamie Spencer is a good booking over the straight mile here.

14/1

Form: 1-5164

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Twice impressive at novice level, particularly at York in May; hasn't kicked on from that in Group 1 and Listed races the next twice and improvement is required here, but he remains lightly raced for his top stable and perhaps the first-time blinkers will give him a boost; unraced on slow ground.
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7th

9

(15)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Mostabshir

9st 5lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: John & Thady Gosden

Perhaps hasn't hit the heights his novice form threatened but he's still a smart performer and he acquitted himself with great credit in the Stewards' Cup seven weeks ago on his first crack at sprinting; travelled strongly on that occasion but just lacked a change of gear at a crucial stage and this track may prove a better fit; contender.

11/1

4th

9

(24)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Mostabshir

9st 8lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: John & Thady Gosden

Looked hot property when running away with a York novice last May (1m, good to firm) and pitched into the St James's Palace Stakes on the back of it (creditable sixth); has some solid 7f handicap form this season, including a fourth at Royal Ascot (still second with 100 yards to go); suffered a blip in the Bunbury Cup last time and now drops to 6f; not the most solid of options.

16/1

18th

2

(11)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Newmarket (July)

Mostabshir

9st 12lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: John & Thady Gosden

Raced mainly on good/firmer; respectable fourth in the 7f handicap at Royal Ascot most recently, albeit having a better trip than some of his rivals; has not won for 14 months.

11/1

8/1

Form: 5-4203 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
2yo Group 2 winner last July and went close in Listed race at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) this May; no match for the first two when third in Group 2 Lennox Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good to soft) recently but those rivals possess strong Group 1 form; could be a contender.
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11/2

Form: 7-0003 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Horse

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Made all last year in two Group 3s and a Group 2, all over 7f; hasn't hit the same heights this season but his Group 3 third at Newmarket last month was a step back in the right direction; could be in the mix; Group 2 runner-up on soft in 2020 but it's been a long time since he's tackled softer than good.
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11th

3

(1)

11th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Pogo

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charles Hills

prominent towards far side

33/1

8th

3

(2)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Pogo

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Charles Hills

8yo who ran creditably in the frame in 7f Group 3s at Haydock and Newmarket in June but was below par when fifth (2l behind Kinross) in the Lennox at Goodwood last time; fully exposed and would be a surprise winner.

25/1

5th

6

(3)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Pogo

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

Front-runner who was a short head behind Kinross when third in this race two years ago; his enthusiasm appears to remain intact at the age of eight, but his losing run is up to 12 and he finished just over 2l behind Noble Dynasty when fourth of five in a Group 3 on the Newmarket July Course last month; unlikely to gain an uncontested lead here and has a bit to find in any case.

25/1

Non-runners

Jumby

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Payout
Exacta £93.00
Straight Forecast £104.24
Tricast £274.43
Trifecta £511.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Jumby

SPOTLIGHT:

Chindit

D Express:

Marbaan

TOPSPEED:

Witch Hunter

LAMBOURN:

Pogo

NEWMARKET:

Mostabshir

Daily Mirror:

Mammas Girl

Daily Record:

Marbaan

The Times:

Witch Hunter

Telegraph:

Jumby

The Guardian:

Jumby

The Sun:

Jumby

RP RATINGS:

Chindit

Daily Mail:

Chindit

The Star:

Pogo