| Owner: Sir Blundell Maple Breeder: W. Blenkiron Winnings: 10 Starts: 2 - 6 - 1
Won 1884 National Breeders' Produce S. (his 1st race) (Sandown), 1886 City and Suburban H. (his last race) (Epsom); 2nd in Woodcote S., Champagne S., Middle Park Plate, the Derby, Prince of Wales S., & Sussex S.; 3rd 1885 Epsom Derby. Unplaced only once.
Suffered severe hoof injury as foal- hoof became lodged in stall door. Very unsound throughout his career. Legs gave way in last race, but still won. Retired to stud @ Maple's Childwick Bury Stud. Died in 1906, 2yrs after Sir Blundell Maple. Buried near Maple's grave. See http://www.tbheritage.com/Portraits/Hampton.html#RoyalHampton
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