RACE 5 3.30
THE BetVictor HUNGERFORD STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) for three yrs old and upwards Total race value £100000 (For conditions of this race see page 47)
SEVEN FURLONGS, Straight Course (7f)
RACE FACTS: Leading course trainer (16-21): R Hannon (53 wins from 467 runners, 11%) runs MOTAKHAYYEL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (15 wins from 57 runners, 26%) runs TACTICAL Longest Traveller: NJORD trained by J Harrington, Ireland. BREEDING
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HEADGEAR KEY: H HOOD B BLINKERS V VISOR E EYESHIELD T TONGUE STRAP CP SHEEPSKIN CHEEKPIECES COLOURS NO
1 Br
HORSE/DAYS SINCE LAST RUN
AGE ST
D’BAI (IRE) (177)
7
9
LB
9
DRAW BHA RATING
(5)
B g Dubawi (IRE) - Savannah Belle (Green Desert (USA)) Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket S Emirates Fly Better Lodge Park Stud
BHA109
J Pat Dobbs
6432-21 D BT
TIMEFORMVIEW Smart performer who bagged a Meydan Group 2 when last seen in February. Penalty to shoulder as a result and Buick sides with Al Suhail. TFRHHHII
2 Br
AL SUHAIL (GB) (35)
4
9
6
B g Dubawi (IRE) - Shirocco Star (Shirocco (GER)) Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket S Emirates Fly Better Meon Valley Stud
(2)
BHA111
J William Buick
2/01-303 D H
TIMEFORM VIEW Impressive winner of Newmarket listed last summer. Good third in Group 1 at Meydan in March and made a fine return to these shores when third in Summer Mile at Ascot 5 weeks ago. Big player. TFRHHHHH
3 Br
DANYAH (IRE) (21)
4
9
6
(10)
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Cuis Ghaire (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Owen Burrows, Lambourn Shadwell Estate Company Limited
BHA112
J Jim Crowley
31-4221 D H
TIMEFORMVIEW Progressive, taking it up another notch with International Handicap win at Ascot 3 weeks ago. Looks more than capable of making his mark at Group level and Crowley on him rather than Motakhayyel. TFRHHHHI
4
MOTAKHAYYEL (GB) (21)
5
9
6
(9)
BHA117
J Dane O’Neill B g Heeraat (IRE) - Virtuality (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA)) Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Richard Hannon, Marlborough 6-20216 D Br Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Burst clear in impressive fashion to land second successive Bunbury Cup at Newmarket in July. Behind Danyah in International at Ascot since but he was conceding 6lb to his ownermate on that occasion. TFRHHHHI
5 Br
NJORD (IRE) (18)
5
9
6
(4)
B g Roderic O’Connor (IRE) - Rosalind Franklin (Intikhab (USA)) Blessingndisguise Partnership Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland Mrs Eithne McDonnell
BHA111
J Chris Hayes
1-03220 D T
TIMEFORM VIEW Only midfield in a Galway handicap last month but he had been placed at pattern level on his 2 starts prior to that. Each-way player if close to his best. TFRHHHII
6 Br
DREAMLOPER (IRE) (22)
4
9
3
(6)
BHA108
J Hollie Doyle B f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Livia’s Dream (IRE) (Teofilo (IRE)) Mr J. Fill Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn 31-4201 D S ABM Catering Facilities Management Mrs Olivia Hoare
TIMEFORMVIEW Quickly back on track after slightly disappointing effort at Royal Ascot when landing Group 3Valiant there 3 weeks ago. That wasn’t a strong race by Group 3 standards, though, and this demands more. TFRHHHII 36
