June 19 / 17.35 Ascot

17.35

Good To Firm

Hampton Court Stakes (Group 3)

  • Prize money: £85065
  • 1m 1f 212y
  • Class 1
  • 13 runners
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Hampton Court Stakes (Group 3)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.55

Form: 42-124

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Didn't look happy on the camber when going close behind Sea Scout in Listed race at Epsom (1m2f, good) in April and took a step forward when a close fourth of 18 in the Group 1 Prix du Jockey Club (10.5f, good to soft) 18 days ago, when helping to force the pace and beaten just a head by Detain; sole contender for top trainer who has won this four times; key player.
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1st

14

(6)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Trinity College

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Didn't look happy on the camber when going close behind Sea Scout in Listed race at Epsom (1m2f, good) in April and took a step forward when a close fourth of 18 in the Group 1 Prix du Jockey Club (10.5f, good to soft) 18 days ago, when helping to force the pace and beaten just a head by Detain; sole contender for top trainer who has won this four times; key player.

11/4

2nd

7

(4)

22nd Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 1

14:10 Epsom

Trinity College

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

sweating, in touch with leaders, hung left from over 2f out, headway over 1f out, pressed winner inside final furlong, just held

5/2

2nd

7

(4)

22nd Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 1

14:10 Epsom

Trinity College

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

sweating, in touch with leaders, hung left from over 2f out, headway over 1f out, pressed winner inside final furlong, just held

5/2

9/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 31-46

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won at Newcastle (1m, AW) last October on second start and fourth on reappearance in the 2,000 Guineas (1m, good), albeit no match for the front three; creditable sixth of 18 in the Derby at Epsom (1m4f, good) 12 days ago; he'll appreciate the drop back in grade and is not discounted.
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2nd

13

(4)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Tornado Alert

9st 2lb

J: James McDonald

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Won at Newcastle (1m, AW) last October on second start and fourth on reappearance in the 2,000 Guineas (1m, good), albeit no match for the front three; creditable sixth of 18 in the Derby at Epsom (1m4f, good) 12 days ago; he'll appreciate the drop back in grade and is not discounted.

9/1

18

(11)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

15:30 Epsom

Tornado Alert

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Dam's winners include Just Fine, who won an Australian Group 1 at 1m4f; a low-profile 2yo career ended with a 1m AW maiden win but he led for a long way in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket and did well to head the pack behind the first three; he was said to be only 80% ready, so improvement can be expected but it's unlikely to be enough for him to take a hand today.

33/1

4th

9

(6)

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Tornado Alert

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Third on debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) last September and won Newcastle maiden (1m, AW) in October; this unexposed half-brother to Australian Group 1 winner Just Fine is a likeable prospect who can be expected to progress, but he's bottom of this pack on ratings and by some margin.

50/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.55

Form: 141-11

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Made it four wins from six starts when landing a Listed race at Newcastle (1m, AW) in April; won on good and soft ground in 2yo campaign; further improvement is needed today but he's in good hands to continue to progress and his dam was a 1m2f Listed winner; not ruled out now up in trip.
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3rd

5

(9)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Glittering Legend

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Made it four wins from six starts when landing a Listed race at Newcastle (1m, AW) in April; won on good and soft ground in 2yo campaign; further improvement is needed today but he's in good hands to continue to progress and his dam was a 1m2f Listed winner; not ruled out now up in trip.

10/1

1st

2

(5)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 1

13:15 Newcastle (AW)

Glittering Legend

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Progressive gelding who took well to AW in Kempton conditions race (1m) on reappearance, adding to his 2yo turf wins and taking record to 3-5; his best sibling won this contest in 2021; respected.

6/1

1st

2

(5)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 1

13:15 Newcastle (AW)

Glittering Legend

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Progressive gelding who took well to AW in Kempton conditions race (1m) on reappearance, adding to his 2yo turf wins and taking record to 3-5; his best sibling won this contest in 2021; respected.

6/1

Form: 1345

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won Dundalk maiden (1m, AW) on debut in February and some respectable efforts since in Group 3 and Listed races over 1m2f on turf; however, he's finished behind some of these and it's probably best to look elsewhere.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

12

(2)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Tiberius Thunder

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

Won Dundalk maiden (1m, AW) on debut in February and some respectable efforts since in Group 3 and Listed races over 1m2f on turf; however, he's finished behind some of these and it's probably best to look elsewhere.

66/1

5th

5

(1)

23rd May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:55 Curragh

Tiberius Thunder

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Adrian Murray

Ran green but was still good enough to win a Dundalk maiden on debut over 1m; better efforts at this trip when third in the Group 3 Ballysax Stakes at Leopardstown and fourth in Listed Blue Riband at Epsom; will need a bit more today but shouldn't be far away.

9/2

5th

5

(1)

23rd May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:55 Curragh

Tiberius Thunder

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Adrian Murray

Ran green but was still good enough to win a Dundalk maiden on debut over 1m; better efforts at this trip when third in the Group 3 Ballysax Stakes at Leopardstown and fourth in Listed Blue Riband at Epsom; will need a bit more today but shouldn't be far away.

9/2

40/1

Form: 441-13 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Built upon 2yo promise with easy win in Nottingham handicap (1m2f, good) in April; improved again with Listed third at Chester (10.3f, good) but has nearly 3l to find with runner-up High Stock on that form.
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5th

6

(1)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Great David

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Tate

Built upon 2yo promise with easy win in Nottingham handicap (1m2f, good) in April; improved again with Listed third at Chester (10.3f, good) but has nearly 3l to find with runner-up High Stock on that form.

40/1

3rd

2

(7)

8th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 1

14:35 Chester

Great David

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Tate

raced wide early, prominent, led after 1f, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

25/1

3rd

2

(7)

8th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 1

14:35 Chester

Great David

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Tate

raced wide early, prominent, led after 1f, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

25/1

Form: 51-180 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Reappeared with a Listed win from Trinity College at Epsom (1m2f, good) in April but he's since come up well short in the Dante (10.2f, good to firm) and the Derby (1m4f, good) and others make greater appeal.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(13)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Sea Scout

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Reappeared with a Listed win from Trinity College at Epsom (1m2f, good) in April but he's since come up well short in the Dante (10.2f, good to firm) and the Derby (1m4f, good) and others make greater appeal.

40/1

14

(18)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

15:30 Epsom

Sea Scout

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Pedigree has links to Derby and Oaks success; tenacious winner of the Listed Trial here (1m2f, good) in April but Group 1 aspirations are on hold after he finished down the field in the Dante (about 1m2f, good) at York.

100/1

8th

8

(1)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:45 York

Sea Scout

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won Lingfield maiden (1m2f, AW) last November on second start and showed an excellent attitude to follow up in Listed Blue Riband Trial at Epsom (1m2f, good) last month, prevailing by a head at 40-1; could continue to progress but likely needs another sizeable step forward to land this hot contest.

25/1

Form: 611 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) in April on second run and followed up by 5l in Salisbury novice (1m2f, good to firm); hanging badly left in the latter is a concern and the 1-4 runner-up may not have been at his best, but that one is unbeaten otherwise and this fellow obviously possesses plenty of raw talent; no surprise to see a big run up in grade.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(14)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Arabian Force

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) in April on second run and followed up by 5l in Salisbury novice (1m2f, good to firm); hanging badly left in the latter is a concern and the 1-4 runner-up may not have been at his best, but that one is unbeaten otherwise and this fellow obviously possesses plenty of raw talent; no surprise to see a big run up in grade.

16/1

5

(2)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

16:03 Salisbury

Arabian Force

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Much wiser to the job in hand when always prominent at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) and clinging on gamely; more needed here with his penalty but in the right hands to progress and raised in trip.

11/4

5

(2)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

16:03 Salisbury

Arabian Force

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Much wiser to the job in hand when always prominent at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) and clinging on gamely; more needed here with his penalty but in the right hands to progress and raised in trip.

11/4

8th
9 (8)
Reyenzi

16/1

Form: 2-13 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Easily won Navan maiden (1m2f, soft) in April on reappearance and second start, and came from the back of the five-runner field to be first past the post in Group 3 Gallinule Stakes at the Curragh last month (1m2f, good; demoted to third, having hampered Emit); needs another step forward in this hotter contest but he's very lightly raced and could have more left in the tank.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(8)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Reyenzi

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Easily won Navan maiden (1m2f, soft) in April on reappearance and second start, and came from the back of the five-runner field to be first past the post in Group 3 Gallinule Stakes at the Curragh last month (1m2f, good; demoted to third, having hampered Emit); needs another step forward in this hotter contest but he's very lightly raced and could have more left in the tank.

16/1

1st

2

(4)

23rd May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:55 Curragh

Reyenzi

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Just denied in a 7f Naas maiden on sole start last year after losing plenty of ground at the start; was much sharper on return when a 5l 1m2f maiden winner at Navan; that was on soft but handled good ground on debut; yard is going well and there should be more to come.

3/1

1st

2

(4)

23rd May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:55 Curragh

Reyenzi

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Just denied in a 7f Naas maiden on sole start last year after losing plenty of ground at the start; was much sharper on return when a 5l 1m2f maiden winner at Navan; that was on soft but handled good ground on debut; yard is going well and there should be more to come.

3/1

Form: 315-22

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
May well have won the Group 3 Gallinule Stakes over 1m2f at the Curragh (good) last month but for being hampered by first-past-the-post Reyenzi (who was demoted to third; this fellow was promoted to second); however, he's in a tougher Group 3 here and further improvement is needed.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

4

(10)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Emit

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

May well have won the Group 3 Gallinule Stakes over 1m2f at the Curragh (good) last month but for being hampered by first-past-the-post Reyenzi (who was demoted to third; this fellow was promoted to second); however, he's in a tougher Group 3 here and further improvement is needed.

25/1

3rd

1

(5)

23rd May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:55 Curragh

Emit

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a soft-ground Tipperary maiden last year and ran well in Group 3 company after; made a solid reappearance when just denied in a Cork conditions race over this trip; however, his best form has been on soft ground and that is a concern; seems yard's first-string.

5/1

3rd

1

(5)

23rd May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:55 Curragh

Emit

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a soft-ground Tipperary maiden last year and ran well in Group 3 company after; made a solid reappearance when just denied in a Cork conditions race over this trip; however, his best form has been on soft ground and that is a concern; seems yard's first-string.

5/1

3/1

Form: 16-163

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Staying-on sixth of 16 in the Group 1 Poule d'Essai des Poulains (1m, good; unraced on faster) last month and suited by the step up in trip when close third of 18 in the Group 1 Prix du Jockey Club 18 days ago (10.5f, good to soft; Trinity College a head further back in fourth); leading form claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

3

(5)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Detain

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John & Thady Gosden

Staying-on sixth of 16 in the Group 1 Poule d'Essai des Poulains (1m, good; unraced on faster) last month and suited by the step up in trip when close third of 18 in the Group 1 Prix du Jockey Club 18 days ago (10.5f, good to soft; Trinity College a head further back in fourth); leading form claims.

3/1

1st

1

(3)

3rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Detain

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Won 7f novice races at Kempton (Polytrack) last August/October on his first two starts, impressively on the second occasion; soundly beaten sixth of eight in Group 1 Futurity at Doncaster (1m, soft) next time but drops back in grade on reappearance and retains considerable potential for his top yard.

13/8

1st

1

(3)

3rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Detain

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Won 7f novice races at Kempton (Polytrack) last August/October on his first two starts, impressively on the second occasion; soundly beaten sixth of eight in Group 1 Futurity at Doncaster (1m, soft) next time but drops back in grade on reappearance and retains considerable potential for his top yard.

13/8

11th
11 (12)
Stardrop

100/1

Form: 4801 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Gelded and made handicap debut at Windsor (1m2f, good) ten days ago, showing considerable improvement to win easily; closely related to Group 1 winner Inspiral and it remains to be seen where limitations now lie, but that was just a 0-62 race and it would be a major shock if he follows up in this.
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7

(1)

30th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Windsor

Stardrop

8st 10lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Very mixed record in his five starts but he had tough task in Group 3 at Royal Ascot last time and that was after an easy win in a C&D handicap (good); back in calmer waters now and it wouldn't be surprise if he kicked on again back at this track.

5/1

11th

11

(12)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Stardrop

9st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Gelded and made handicap debut at Windsor (1m2f, good) ten days ago, showing considerable improvement to win easily; closely related to Group 1 winner Inspiral and it remains to be seen where limitations now lie, but that was just a 0-62 race and it would be a major shock if he follows up in this.

100/1

1st

4

(10)

9th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Windsor

Stardrop

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Hooded first two starts, tongue tied latest; last of four on debut at Newcastle (6f, AW) in March; beaten much further in his two runs since (1m2f/1m) but gelded since and this 160,000gns yearling, who's well related, now makes his handicap debut off a lowly mark; needs a market check.

7/1

Form: 12

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Well-backed winner of the Wood Ditton on debut at Newmarket (1m, good) in April and headed close home by the Ballydoyle favourite when going down by a neck in the Listed Dee Stakes at Chester (10.3f, good) last month; this twice-raced colt could have plenty more to offer and is one to consider.
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12th

7

(7)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

High Stock

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Andrew Balding

Well-backed winner of the Wood Ditton on debut at Newmarket (1m, good) in April and headed close home by the Ballydoyle favourite when going down by a neck in the Listed Dee Stakes at Chester (10.3f, good) last month; this twice-raced colt could have plenty more to offer and is one to consider.

4/1

2nd

3

(2)

8th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 1

14:35 Chester

High Stock

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

dwelt start, soon in touch with leaders, steady headway and went second over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final 110yds

5/2

2nd

3

(2)

8th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 1

14:35 Chester

High Stock

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

dwelt start, soon in touch with leaders, steady headway and went second over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final 110yds

5/2

Form: 13

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
13-8 when winning on debut at Epsom (8.5f, good) in April and stayed on strongly once in the clear in Sandown Listed race (1m, good) last month, finishing third; this half-brother to the yard's 1m4f Group 1 winner Defoe is open to plenty of improvement now up in trip and could be a major player.
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8

(3)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Jackknife

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Roger Varian

13-8 when winning on debut at Epsom (8.5f, good) in April and stayed on strongly once in the clear in Sandown Listed race (1m, good) last month, finishing third; this half-brother to the yard's 1m4f Group 1 winner Defoe is open to plenty of improvement now up in trip and could be a major player.

11/2

2

(2)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

20:05 Sandown

Jackknife

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Roger Varian

Strong in the betting when beating his market rival by a neck on last month's debut at Epsom (8.5f, good); others have much better form but this half-brother to his top trainer's Group 1 Coronation Cup winner Defoe could have lots more to offer and is an interesting contender.

8/1

2

(2)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

20:05 Sandown

Jackknife

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Roger Varian

Strong in the betting when beating his market rival by a neck on last month's debut at Epsom (8.5f, good); others have much better form but this half-brother to his top trainer's Group 1 Coronation Cup winner Defoe could have lots more to offer and is an interesting contender.

8/1

Non-runners

Al Shababi

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £16.40
Straight Forecast £17.06
Tricast £108.27
Trifecta £160.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Detain

SPOTLIGHT:

Jackknife

LAMBOURN:

High Stock

D Express:

Tornado Alert

POSTDATA:

Sea Scout

The Times:

Reyenzi

Daily Mail:

Jackknife

Daily Mirror:

Jackknife

The Guardian:

High Stock

The Star:

Tornado Alert

TOPSPEED:

Detain

NEWMARKET:

Detain

Telegraph:

Detain

The Sun:

Detain

Daily Record:

Detain