15:35 Newbury

Saturday 19 August 2023

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BetVictor Hungerford Stakes (Group 2)

Off time: 15:38 | Winning time: 1m 25.24s

(6)

Chindit⁶⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: P J Dobbs| T: R Hannon| OR: 115| CD

2/1

Added a listed race to his tally on his reappearance in May and excelled himself when runner-up in the Lockinge here later that month. Not in quite the same form when mid-field in the Queen Anne Stakes but ticks plenty of boxes returned to this level after a couple of months off.

Form: 168-126

(7)

Misty Grey⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-8| J: R Kingscote| T: Tom Dascombe| OR: 106| D

18/1

Back to form after 6 months off when fourth in Chester listed event (7f) in July and ran as well as could be expected from a mark of 107 considering he's more effective on all-weather when eighth at Chepstow (7.1f) 9 days ago. This level is probably above his paygrade.

Form: 243-048

(10)

Pogo⁴⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-8| J: K Shoemark| T: C Hills| OR: 111| D

7/1

Not at his very best this year (won 2 Group 3s and a Group 2 last season), though latest third in Group 3 at Newmarket was a step back in the right direction. Capable of going well. Potential front runner.

Form: 17-0003

(2)

Rodaballo²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-8| J: N Callan| T: G Arizkorreta Elosegui| OR: 103| D

16/1

Useful in Spain with seven of his 8 career victories at Madrid (including on soft ground). Not discredited in three runs at Meydan earlier this year and might have needed the run after 5 months off when sixth in handicap at Ascot (8f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Others appeal more.

Form: 21-5746

(9)

Witch Hunter^p²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: S M Levey| T: R Hannon| OR: 108| D

12/1

Really smart effort when coming from last to first in Buckingham Palace Stakes (handicap) at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) in June. Placed at listed level on his next 2 outings and not seen to best effect in a small-field scenario at Pontefract (8f, good to soft) last time. Each-way claims.

Form: 251334

(3)

Marbaan¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: J P Spencer| T: C Fellowes| OR: 110| D

6/1

Enjoyed his finest hour when winning the Group 2 Vintage at Glorious Goodwood last year. Returned to 7f for the first time this year and ran up to his best without posing a threat when 3¼ lengths third of 6 to Kinross in Lennox Stakes back there 18 days ago. Folly to discount.

Form: 65-4203

(1)

Mostabshir^b1³⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: W Buick| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 107

6/1

Winner of both starts in novice company (still green in the Craven in between) and acquitted himself quite well when sixth in St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot. Failed to confirm that improvement at listed level since, so he's likely to come up short here.

Form: 1-5164

(5)

New Endeavour³⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Tom Marquand| T: R Varian| OR: 103| D

8/1

Doubled his tally in ready fashion at Kempton and showed he's every bit as good on turf when an excellent second in the Britannia at Royal Ascot. Respectable effort when third to Nostrum in listed event at Newmarket (8f, good to firm) since and this obviously tougher.

Form: 15-5123

(4)

Mammas Girl³⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R Hannon| OR: 106| D

15/2

Newmarket winner on sole 2-y-o start and while it was hardly a vintage renewal of the Nell Gwyn that she won on return there in April, she did it decisively. Well held in pair of Group 1s next 2 starts but back on track when mid-field in a Group 3 at York last month. Return to 7f a plus.

Form: 1-1066

Non-Runners

(8)

Jumby⁴⁹

Weight: 9-8| Age: 5

T: Eve Johnson Houghton J: Charles Bishop

Forecasts

Chindit (2/1), Jumby (3/1), Mostabshir (6/1), Marbaan (6/1), Pogo (7/1), Mammas Girl (15/2), New Endeavour (8/1), Witch Hunter (12/1), Rodaballo (16/1), Misty Grey (18/1)

One of the top 7f races in the calendar in Britain and last year's winner JUMBY looks to have serious claims of repeating that feat having been freshened up since his runner-up effort in the Criterion at Newmarket. Eve Johnson Houghton is enjoying plenty of success this month and her 5-y-o can get the better of Chindit, who is most probably having his last race before embarking on a career at stud in India. Possible front-runner Pogo and Marbaan can do battle for third spot.