Hungerford Stakes
| Group 2 race | |
| Location |
Newbury Racecourse Newbury, England |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1949 |
| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Betfred |
| Website | Newbury |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 7f (1,408 metres) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Straight |
| Qualification | Three-years-old and up |
| Weight | 9 st 0 lb (3yo); 9 st 6 lb (4yo+) Allowances 3 lb for fillies and mares Penalties 4 lb for Group 1 winners * 2 lb for Group 2 winners * * after October 31, 2015 (2yo wins not penalised) |
| Purse |
£150,000 (2016) 1st: £85,065 |
The Hungerford Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at Newbury over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in August.
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 (later renamed Star Kingdom).
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.
Most successful horse (2 wins):
Leading jockey (6 wins):
Leading trainer (6 wins):
* The 1949 winner Star King was later exported to Australia and renamed Star Kingdom.
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