There was another fine result for Tempus and his horse racing syndicate on Sunday as Archie Watson’s star won another Group 3 prize.
Heading out to France after winning his first race at Salisbury, Tempus repeated the feat across the channel, this time defying a penalty for his Sovereign Stakes success, again in the hands of Hollie Doyle to claim the Group Three Prix Quincey at Deauville, achieving coverage from France Gallop no less.
Tempus a new flag bearer
The quality sort has quickly become a new flag-bearer for Hambleton Racing after the retirement of Group One-winning sprinter Glen Shiel.
The Archie Watson-trained Kingman gelding struck in a valuable handicap at Ascot on King George day before landing Group Three spoils at Salisbury.
His latest big wins marks him down as a very talented horse and many of his owners were present in France to enjoy the moment.
Moments like this really highlight the spirit of syndicate ownership, giving our owners memories that last a lifetime — and reminding us why so many choose to buy racehorse shares with Hambleton Racing.
Why Tempus is emerging as a new Hambleton Racing star
Tempus will be aimed at Qipco British Champions Day following his victory in France on Sunday.
A 25,000 guineas buy for Hambleton from Juddmonte, he’s rapidly proving his worth – so much so that a Group One assignment is on the horizon.
Watson said: “It was great to see Tempus follow up his Group Three win at Salisbury with a dominant display under a penalty in France. Everything went smoothly and Hollie was very impressed with the way he did it.
“He is thriving at the moment, and his main aim will be the Queen Elizabeth II on Champions Day, possibly with one run beforehand.”
Owners living the dream
Glen Shiel famously gave Doyle her first top-level victory when triumphant on Champions Day in 2020, and Hambleton’s director of racing Simon Turner said: “We’ve clearly got another smart horse on our hands in Tempus, and his owners are living the dream.
“In just 12 months he’s progressed from being a cheap horse into a genuine Group performer and I think one or two of his owners are pinching themselves to check they’re not dreaming! It’s very exciting for us to competing at such a level again.”
Stories such as this may border on the fairytale, but Hambleton Racing have produced similar amazing results with their bargain buys before.
Having won a Group 1 prize on Champions Day before for their owners, Hambleton are now all set to provide another big day’s racing for their owners at the top table of racing next month.
