Hungerford Stakes
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.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 :
- Jimmy Reppin – 1968, 1969
- Frankie Dettori – Inchinor, Pollen Count, Bin Rosie, Decorated Hero, Lend a Hand, Shakespearean
- John Gosden – Pollen Count, Decorated Hero, Muhtathir, Sleeping Indian, Gregorian, Richard Pankhurst
Winners since 1960
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