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Coppull captures Hungerford Stakes with dominant performance

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 4:58 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Coppull captures Hungerford Stakes with dominant performance

Summary

Coppull won the Group Two Hungerford Stakes at Newbury on August 15, delivering a powerful performance under jockey Hector Crouch. Trained by Clive Cox, Coppull, stepping up to seven furlongs after a last-place finish in the July Cup, pulled clear of the field to win by one-and-a-quarter lengths. This victory adds a second Group Two title to Coppull's career and positions the horse for further races this season. Crouch also completed a treble on the day, marking a successful outing at Newbury.

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Key Details

•Coppull won the Visit Malta Hungerford Stakes at Newbury.
•Hector Crouch rode Coppull to victory, completing a race double.
•Coppull was previously third in the July Cup before this race.
•The colt's win suggests possibilities for upcoming races, including the Haydock Sprint Cup.
•Cox praised Coppull's performance, citing class and potential for future improvements.

What they're saying

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Coppull stepped up in distance to land a second Group Two of his career under an enterprising ride from Hector Crouch, who completed a big-race double in the Visit Malta Hungerford Stakes at Newbury.
— Sky Sports

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