Newmarket Race 4 - Betway Craven Stakes (Group 3)
HIDDEN FORCE (5) Strong performance to win by 1 1/2L last run at Kempton and up against weaker rivals. William T Buick is a key engagement. Serious player. HAWK MOUNTAIN (4) Fresh today. Took charge of the race when winning by a margin of 1/2L last run at Doncaster on a heavy surface and matched against lesser competition. Worth strong consideration. COMMANDER'S INTENT (2) First run back from a 26 week spell. Nice run when 2nd last time at Chantilly but facing stiffer opposition. Always seems to find the line well. Has scope so do not ignore. HANKELOW (3) Back from a break of 26 weeks. Showed a clean pair of heels to win by 1 1/4L last run at this venue and dropping in class. Solid career start. Contender.
Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break of 30 weeks. Stormed home to win last time at Doncaster and will appreciate the drop in grade. Rough chance.
Last Starts 215 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 12/09/2025 | - | Listed | $63,941.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58kg | - | 7-7-6-6-4-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.05L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 16/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $13,575.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | GOOD | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-3-4-4-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.75L | $1.83 |
Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 26 week spell. Looked good when 2nd last time at Chantilly but competing in a more challenging grade. Possesses very good closing speed. One of the punters top hopes at a very generous price.
Last Starts 186 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | 2yo | $54,900.00 | Chantilly | 1399m | GOOD3 | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.25L | $1.73 |
| 2/7 | 25/09/2025 | - | Registered As The Somerville Tattersall Stakes | $59,022.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | James Doyle | 58kg | - | 3-2-1-1-2-3-2 | 1 |
| 4.75L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Baden Baden | 1400m | GOOD | Adrie De Vries | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2L | $2.25 | |
| 1/6 | 24/07/2025 | - | CL4 | $14,755.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | GOOD | Callum Shepherd | 62.5kg | - | 2-3-3-2-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.20 |
| 3/5 | 21/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Darragh Keenan | 62kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,788.00 | Yarmouth | 1410m | GOOD | David Egan | 60.5kg | - | 2-3-2-2-2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.75L | $3.20 |
| 11/18 | 16/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 1207m | GOOD | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | - | 17-17-16-15-13-11 | 16 |
| 6.7L | $17.00 |
Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break of 26 weeks. Set the pace when winning by 1 1/4L last run at the track and competing in a less challenging grade. Represents value at a price.
Last Starts 186 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 11/10/2025 | - | Group 3 | $63,941.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 58.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.25L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 12/09/2025 | - | Listed | $63,941.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 58kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.05L | $2.38 |
| 1/7 | 28/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $24,592.00 | York | 1408m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-4-3-2-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.25L | $4.00 |
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a spell. Led and controlled the pace to win by a margin of 1/2L last run at Doncaster and taking on a lower class of opponents. Definite claims.
Last Starts 172 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 25/10/2025 | - | Group 1 | $196,740.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | HEAVY | Ronan P Whelan | 58.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.60 |
| 1/5 | 27/09/2025 | - | Group 2 | $119,999.00 | Curragh | 1609m | SOFT | Ronan P Whelan | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.25L | $2.25 |
| 1/7 | 30/08/2025 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 59.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.91 |
| 5/10 | 09/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Ryan Moore | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |
Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Displayed potential when winning by 1 1/2L last run at Kempton and challenged by less formidable competitors. Good to see jockey William T Buick is jumping on. Good enough chance at a very tempting price.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 25/02/2026 | - | 3 | $59,022.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | William T Buick | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.6L | $1.22 |
| 1/12 | 01/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | William T Buick | 59kg | - | 5-7-7-6-3-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.75L | $2.00 |
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Odds of $3.75 and faded to finish 5th last start at Doncaster but going down in class. Looking at others.
Last Starts 172 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 25/10/2025 | - | Group 1 | $196,740.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | HEAVY | Oisin Murphy | 58.5kg | - | 4-3-3-4-4-5-5-5 | 3 |
| 24.75L | $3.75 |
| 5/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Group 1 | $491,850.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 58.5kg | - | 5-6-2-2-3-3-5 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 13/09/2025 | - | Group 2 | $147,555.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | SOFT | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-2-2 | 4 |
| 1L | $2.62 |
| 1/8 | 30/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Sandown | 1408m | GOOD | Luke Catton | 58.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 8L | $4.33 |
| 5/12 | 11/07/2025 | - | CL3 | $24,591.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | - | 10-9-7-8-9-7-5 | 13 |
| 5.55L | $6.50 |
Jockey: P J Mcdonald
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy run when 2nd last run at Kempton and goes down in class. Has early speed and positions nicely. Been in the money each attempt this preparation. A demanding task.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 25/02/2026 | - | 3 | $59,022.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 60.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.6L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Southwell | 1621m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 58.5kg | - | 2-1-1-2-2-3-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.22 |
| 1/10 | 16/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Newbury | 1408m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1L | $2.20 |
| 6/12 | 11/07/2025 | - | CL3 | $24,591.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | - | 7-8-8-5-6-6-6 | 7 |
| 5.75L | $8.50 |