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 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.
- •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.
"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.
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