Hidden Force Extends Appleby Record In Key Kempton Pointer

[Wandering Eyes]

Following in the steps of Notable Speech (Dubawi) and Opera Ballo (Ghaiyyath), Godolphin's Hidden Force (Frankel) lived up to expectations in providing Charlie Appleby with a third straight “European Road To The Kentucky Derby” Conditions Stakes at Kempton on Wednesday.

Languid out of the stalls, the chestnut who had won on debut over here in December was allowed to saunter behind his three rivals throughout the early stages before being cajoled upsides soon into the straight. In front a furlong from home, the 1-4 favourite dismissed Venetian Prince (St Mark's Basilica) to score comfortably by 1 1/2 lengths.

“That was a competitive race with horses with proven form from last year and this and so I'm delighted,” William Buick said. “He couldn't do any more and this mile is more to his liking than the seven last time. He's in good company winning this race and he is going to keep improving. I really like what he did there and he's got plenty of pace, so for the moment I'd be content to stay at a mile and when he's on turf then assess his trip.”

2026 – HIDDEN FORCE
2025 – Opera Ballo
2024 – Notable Speech

The @godolphin colt adds his name to an illustrious list of recent winners of the @kemptonparkrace contest for Charlie Appleby and @WilliamBuickX pic.twitter.com/omIT388g9D

— Racing TV (@RacingTV) February 25, 2026

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