17:35 Royal Ascot

Thursday 19 June 2025

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Hampton Court Stakes (Group 3)

Off time: 17:40 | Winning time: 2m 4.3s

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Arabian Force³⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Tom Marquand| T: W J Haggas| OR: 99| D

16/1

Needed debut run when sixth in a strong Kempton maiden. Progressive since making it 2-2 in novice company when beating another useful sort (won subsequently) at Salisbury (9.9f), still looking green under pressure. Improving sort is in excellent hands but this requires another step forward.

Form: 611

(5)

Detain¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: C T Keane| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 113

3/1

Promising juvenile last season and has developed into a smart 3-y-o, ran as well as could be expected with sixth in the French 2000 Guineas (left with too much to do) and duly improved for the longer trip when a close third in the French Derby 18 days ago. That form sets the standard here.

Form: 116-163

(10)

Emit^t²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: D McMonagle| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 102

40/1

Juvenile form has worked out well and is on the up as a 3-y-o. Shade unlucky not to win the Group 3 Gallinule Stakes at Curragh (10f) last month, just denied having suffered significant interference from Reyenzi. Respected but this is tougher and we may see the best of him over 1½m.

Form: 5315-22

(9)

Glittering Legend⁶²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: J R Fanshawe| OR: 104

11/1

Steadily improved as a juvenile and has carried on that progression into this season, building on winning reappearance when landing an all-weather listed race at Newcastle (1m) in April. Remains open to improvement for all this is a very different test over 10f back on turf.

Form: 5141-11

(1)

Great David⁴²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: James Doyle| T: J Tate| OR: 102| D

40/1

Victorious on final 2-y-o start and followed up in a 1¼m Nottingham handicap on reappearance this season. Found another chunk of improvement when third in the Dee Stakes at Chester (10f) last month, setting an honest pace having been drawn widest. Respected but may find a couple too good in here.

Form: 6441-13

(7)

High Stock⁴²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: W Buick| T: A M Balding| OR: 107

11/1

Dubawi colt made a winning debut in the Wood Ditton at Newmarket (1m) prior to showing much improved form up in class/trip when runner-up in the Dee Stakes at Chester (10f), having missed the break. Likely to progress further on only his third career start and could prove a danger to all.

Form: 12

(8)

Reyenzi²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: B M Coen| T: J P Murtagh| OR: 102| D

16/1

Built on debut promise when winning 20-runner maiden at Navan and confirmed himself a useful prospect when finishing first past the post in the Gallinule Stakes at the Curragh, subsequently demoted having caused interference (hung right and left). A work in progress but there may be more to come.

Form: 2-1D

(13)

Sea Scout¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Harry Davies| T: S & E Crisford| OR: 105| D

66/1

Sea The Stars colt who sprung a 40/1 surprise in the Blue Riband at Epsom. Wasn't disgraced in the Dante next time but below form when finishing down the field in the Derby having raced too keenly. Could be vulnerable to a more progressive type back in trip.

Form: 51-180

(12)

Stardrop^h¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: S D Bowen| T: James Owen| OR: 74| D

125/1

Left maiden/novice form behind when making a mockery of his opening mark on handicap debut at Windsor (10f) earlier this month. Takes a huge step up in class and likely to be outclassed in this company.

Form: 4801

(2)

Tiberius Thunder²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: D Egan| T: A Murray| OR: 100

80/1

Off the mark on debut (Dundalk, 1m) in February and confirmed himself a useful colt when third in what proved to be a strong Ballysax over 10f next time. Unsuited by the track at Epsom prior to being denied a clear run and hampered in the Gallinule last month. Tougher task but not one to write off.

Form: 1345

(4)

Tornado Alert¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: James McDonald| T: S bin Suroor| OR: 112

9/1

Won 1m AW maiden in October. Took a big step forward when 4½ lengths fourth to Ruling Court in the 2000 Guineas on return but seemed stretched by the trip when sixth in the Derby 12 days ago. Could be interesting back at 1¼m.

Form: 31-46

(6)

Trinity College¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: R L Moore| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 113

5/2

Superbly bred colt hasn't always looked the most straightforward but excelled himself when a close fourth in the French Derby 18 days ago, although seen to maximum effect in a race where it paid to be handy. Strong claims if he can back that up.

Form: 142-124

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Non-Runners

(11)

Al Shababi¹⁹

Weight: 9-2| Age: 3

T: Owen Burrows J: Billy Loughnane

(3)

Jackknife²¹

Weight: 9-2| Age: 3

T: R Varian J: Oisin Murphy

Forecasts

Trinity College (5/2), Detain (3/1), Jackknife (8/1), Tornado Alert (9/1), Glittering Legend (11/1), High Stock (11/1), Arabian Force (16/1), Reyenzi (16/1), Great David (40/1), Emit (40/1), Sea Scout (66/1), Tiberius Thunder (80/1), Al Shababi (100/1), Stardrop (125/1)

It may not prove a vintage renewal of the French Derby but DETAIN produced a career best when third in this year's race and he sets the standard back down in class. Trinity College belied expectations when a close fourth at Chantilly and can go well again, while High Stock ran a race full of promise when runner-up on only his second career start in the Dee Stakes and may well progress again. Of the rest, 2000 Guineas fourth Tornado Alert and Jackknife both appeal now tackling 1¼m.