Well-Fancied Mohaafeth Triumphs In Hampton Court

ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND – Shadwell Estate’s Mohaafeth, well-fancied as the 4/5 stateside favorite in the field of 3-year-olds, made good on his strong support with a triumphant victory in Thursday’s Hampton Court Stakes (G3) at Ascot Racecourse.

Mohaafeth and jockey Jim Crowley trailed for much of the early going before being tipped out widest of all and quickly circling the field 2 furlongs out, then drew off to win the 1 1/4-mile event by 1 3/4 lengths. The William Haggas-trained son of Frankel kept his 2021 record perfect through 4 starts, with the Hampton Court score coming in his debut at the Group stakes level. His overall mark is 6-4-0-1.

“We have always like Mohaafeth,” said Crowley, aboard in 5 of his 6 starts. “It was a funny race – they went flat out down to the bend and there was a lot of bouncing around in front of me going on.”

Roman Empire dug in late to save second by a head over Secret Protector. Behind them came Snapraeterea, Movin Time, The Rosstafarian, One Ruler, Matchless, and Notre Belle Bete to complete the order of finish. Pythagoras scratched.

Mohaafeth returned $3.60 to win and $2.40 to place. Roman Empire brought back $6 to place. Secret Protector paid $4.40 to place.