Runners and horses confirmed for the Hungerford Stakes race on Saturday; Notable Speech does not participate
The 2021 Hungerford Stakes at Newbury promises an exciting race with several notable contenders, but the absence of one former champion has left a significant gap. Notable Speech, last year's 2000 Guineas winner, will not be competing in the Group 2 contest, as he has chosen to race in France instead.
Despite Notable Speech's absence, the Hungerford Stakes will still feature a competitive field. More Thunder, a four-year-old horse trained by William Haggas, heads the final field of nine runners. More Thunder has made rapid improvement in handicaps since joining Haggas at the start of the season.
Spy Chief, the Jersey Stakes runner-up, will also be in the race, with Robert Havlin keeping the ride. Spy Chief is entered in the Hungerford Stakes, but Notable Speech has chosen the Prix Jacques Le Marois at Deauville on Sunday as his likely target.
Other contenders include Witness Stand, the Lennox Stakes winner who will attempt to repeat his Glorious Goodwood success in the Hungerford Stakes. Billy Loughnane will ride Witness Stand for the first time in this race.
King's Gamble, ridden by Rossa Ryan, and Rage Of Bamby, with Marco Ghiani as the jockey, will renew their rivalry in the Hungerford Stakes. King's Gamble finished second to Rage Of Bamby in the Group 3 Hackwood Stakes, making their clash in the Hungerford Stakes an eagerly anticipated event.
Alyanaabi, with Jim Crowley as the jockey, and Fair Angellica, ridden by Finley Marsh, are also among the runners. However, Duty First and Marvelman are not mentioned in the Hungerford Stakes lineup.
The Hungerford Stakes, a Group 2 event run over 7 furlongs, often serves as a lead-up to other Group 1 races. This year's edition is expected to have prominent contenders such as More Thunder, Spy Chief, King's Gamble, and Witness Stand, indicating the type of competitive runners typical for this race.
For a precise 2021 runners list and favorites, specialized archives or official Newbury race reports from that year would be required beyond this search. Nonetheless, the Hungerford Stakes remains an important race in the British racing calendar, offering an exciting showdown for both horses and spectators alike.
Racing enthusiasts can eagerly anticipate an intriguing contest in the Hungerford Stakes, as More Thunder, Spy Chief, King's Gamble, and Witness Stand are among the notable contenders. Despite Notable Speech's absence, sports fans can still look forward to the horse-racing event, which often serves as a lead-up to other prestigious Group 1 races.
