The Hampton Court Stakes is a Group 3 contest run over 1m2f. It takes place at 17:35 on Thursday 19th June, which is the third day of Royal Ascot 2025. View the runners here, and also make sure to check out the odds and tips on offer for this race.

NO.DRAW
FORM

HORSE

ODDS

JOCKEY& TRAINER

AGE

WGT

RPR

14⁽⁶⁾

42-124

Trinity College

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O'Brien

9-2

113

127

Didn't look happy on the camber when going close behind Sea Scout in Listed race at Epsom (1m2f, good) in April and took a step forward when a close fourth of 18 in the Group 1 Prix du Jockey Club (10.5f, good to soft) 18 days ago, when helping to force the pace and beaten just a head by Detain; sole contender for top trainer who has won this four times; key player.

12⁽²⁾

1345

Tiberius Thunder

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

9-2

100

115

Won Dundalk maiden (1m, AW) on debut in February and some respectable efforts since in Group 3 and Listed races over 1m2f on turf; however, he's finished behind some of these and it's probably best to look elsewhere.

6⁽¹⁾

441-13

Great David

J: James Doyle

T: James Tate

9-2

102

115

Built upon 2yo promise with easy win in Nottingham handicap (1m2f, good) in April; improved again with Listed third at Chester (10.3f, good) but has nearly 3l to find with runner-up High Stock on that form.

4⁽¹⁰⁾

315-22

Emit

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien

9-2

102

114

May well have won the Group 3 Gallinule Stakes over 1m2f at the Curragh (good) last month but for being hampered by first-past-the-post Reyenzi (who was demoted to third; this fellow was promoted to second); however, he's in a tougher Group 3 here and further improvement is needed.

3⁽⁵⁾

16-163

Detain

J: Colin Keane

T: John & Thady Gosden

9-2

113

127

Staying-on sixth of 16 in the Group 1 Poule d'Essai des Poulains (1m, good; unraced on faster) last month and suited by the step up in trip when close third of 18 in the Group 1 Prix du Jockey Club 18 days ago (10.5f, good to soft; Trinity College a head further back in fourth); leading form claims.

13⁽⁴⁾

31-46

Tornado Alert

J: James McDonald

T: Saeed bin Suroor

9-2

112

124

Won at Newcastle (1m, AW) last October on second start and fourth on reappearance in the 2,000 Guineas (1m, good), albeit no match for the front three; creditable sixth of 18 in the Derby at Epsom (1m4f, good) 12 days ago; he'll appreciate the drop back in grade and is not discounted.

9⁽⁸⁾

2-13

Reyenzi

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

9-2

102

116

Easily won Navan maiden (1m2f, soft) in April on reappearance and second start, and came from the back of the five-runner field to be first past the post in Group 3 Gallinule Stakes at the Curragh last month (1m2f, good; demoted to third, having hampered Emit); needs another step forward in this hotter contest but he's very lightly raced and could have more left in the tank.

11⁽¹²⁾

4801

Stardrop

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

9-2

Gelded and made handicap debut at Windsor (1m2f, good) ten days ago, showing considerable improvement to win easily; closely related to Group 1 winner Inspiral and it remains to be seen where limitations now lie, but that was just a 0-62 race and it would be a major shock if he follows up in this.

10⁽¹³⁾

51-180

Sea Scout

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

9-2

105

120

Reappeared with a Listed win from Trinity College at Epsom (1m2f, good) in April but he's since come up well short in the Dante (10.2f, good to firm) and the Derby (1m4f, good) and others make greater appeal.

NR⁽¹¹⁾

27-13

Al Shababi

T: Owen Burrows

9-2

Reappeared with a convincing win in a maiden at Windsor (1m, good to firm) in April, which was his third start; kept on for close third in Class 4 handicap at Haydock (1m, good) last time and shaped as though he would be suited by this step up in trip, but it needs to prompt dramatic improvement.

7⁽⁷⁾

High Stock

J: William Buick

T: Andrew Balding

9-2

107

121

Well-backed winner of the Wood Ditton on debut at Newmarket (1m, good) in April and headed close home by the Ballydoyle favourite when going down by a neck in the Listed Dee Stakes at Chester (10.3f, good) last month; this twice-raced colt could have plenty more to offer and is one to consider.

2⁽¹⁴⁾

611

Arabian Force

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

9-2

114

Won at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) in April on second run and followed up by 5l in Salisbury novice (1m2f, good to firm); hanging badly left in the latter is a concern and the 1-4 runner-up may not have been at his best, but that one is unbeaten otherwise and this fellow obviously possesses plenty of raw talent; no surprise to see a big run up in grade.

8⁽³⁾

Jackknife

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Roger Varian

9-2

105

116

13-8 when winning on debut at Epsom (8.5f, good) in April and stayed on strongly once in the clear in Sandown Listed race (1m, good) last month, finishing third; this half-brother to the yard's 1m4f Group 1 winner Defoe is open to plenty of improvement now up in trip and could be a major player.

5⁽⁹⁾

141-11

Glittering Legend

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

9-2

104

119

Made it four wins from six starts when landing a Listed race at Newcastle (1m, AW) in April; won on good and soft ground in 2yo campaign; further improvement is needed today but he's in good hands to continue to progress and his dam was a 1m2f Listed winner; not ruled out now up in trip.

RACING POST TIP

Jackknife

Detain and Trinity College possess the best form having finished third and fourth (with just a head between them) in the 18-runner Group 1 Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly 18 days ago. However, the first six finished in a heap, which hints that the standard they set isn't insurmountable if there are improvers lurking. JACKKNIFE very much appeals as a likely improver now he's up in trip, having stayed on strongly for third once in the clear in a 1m Listed race at Sandown last time, and this half-brother to the stable's 1m4f Group 1 Coronation Cup winner Defoe earns the vote. High Stock is another twice-raced contender who should have an extremely bright future and he is second choice on the back of his Listed second at Chester.

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Verdict

Past 10 Winners

Year	Horse [Draw]	Age	Weight	SP	Trainer	Jockey
2024	Jayarebe [12]	3	9-2	7/1	Brian Meehan	Sean Levey
2023	Waipiro [7]	3	9-2	7/1	Ed Walker	Tom Marquand
2022	Claymore [2]	3	9-2	7/1	Jane Chapple-Hyam	Adam Kirby
2021	Mohaafeth [3]	3	9-0	11/8F	William Haggas	Jim Crowley
2020	Russian Emperor [6]	3	9-0	100/30	A P O’Brien	Ryan Moore
2019	Sangarius [8]	3	9-0	13/2	Sir Michael Stoute	Frankie Dettori
2018	Hunting Horn [12]	3	9-0	5/1	A P O’Brien	Ryan Moore
2017	Benbatl [6]	3	9-0	9/2	Saeed bin Suroor	Oisin Murphy
2016	Hawkbill [2]	3	9-0	11/2	Charlie Appleby	William Buick
2015	Time Test [7]	3	9-0	15/8F	Roger Charlton	Frankie Dettori
2014	Cannock Chase [7]	3	9-0	7/4F	Sir Michael Stoute	Ryan Moore

Key race stats 2025

Key trends

Yet to win at this level or higher, 10/10
Adjusted RPR of at least 120, 9/10
Rated within 7lb of RPR top-rated, 8/10 (four were top-rated)
Won that season, 8/10
Top-three finish last time, 6/10 (three won)
Distance winner, 5/10

Other factors

Only one had won a handicap that season.

Seven had been beaten in Classic trials.

What happened in the Hampton Court Stakes last year?

Brian Meehan enjoyed a second winner of the Hampton Court – 23 years on from Freefourinternet’s success – with the Sean Levey-ridden JAYAREBE. This three-year-old was related to a couple of winners over two miles so Levey was keen to make it a stiff test. Jayarebe, who finished third of four in the Dee Stakes at Chester on his previous start, pressed the leaders throughout and hit the front with two furlongs to run. The 2-1 favourite King’s Gambit was an unlucky loser in second, having made up a lot of late ground, but he could not catch Jayarebe, who scored by three quarters of a length.

Hampton Court Stakes

17:35 Royal Ascot