May 31 / 17.10 Epsom

17.10

Soft

Aston Martin Surrey Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £42532.5
  • 0m 7f 3y
  • Class 1
  • 6 runners
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Aston Martin Surrey Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

OUR TIP

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 1429-

Last run: 243 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Raced four times in these colours for Andre Fabre, winning on debut before contesting two Group 3s and a Group 1 (all at 7f); could do with bucking the habit of starting slowly (as was the case in his last two runs) but a repeat of his second at Longchamp (good to soft) wouldn't see him far away at this level; lacking a run may count against him.
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6th

6

(5)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

18:05 Chester

Evade

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Useful in France for Andre Fabre last year and made a solid start for his new yard in the spring, when winning at this level at Epsom; found the drop to 6f, faster ground and step up to Group 1 company beyond him at Royal Ascot and should do much better tonight under a small penalty.

5/1

7th

2

(15)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Evade

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Archie Watson

Useful as a 2yo in France for Andre Fabre; took his form to a much higher level when making winning start for new yard in Listed race at Epsom (7f, good to soft; unraced on good or firmer) three weeks ago, the first two pulling 9l clear; races freely and should be at least as effective back at 6f; hard to pin down but the Epsom run suggests he's smart and he's one to consider.

20/1

1st

3

(6)

31st May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 1

17:10 Epsom

Evade

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Archie Watson

Raced four times in these colours for Andre Fabre, winning on debut before contesting two Group 3s and a Group 1 (all at 7f); could do with bucking the habit of starting slowly (as was the case in his last two runs) but a repeat of his second at Longchamp (good to soft) wouldn't see him far away at this level; lacking a run may count against him.

8/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 116-8

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Looked hot property in winning his first two races last season (6f/6.5f) and it was a strong Group 1 in which he finished midfield at Longchamp on Arc weekend (7f, good to soft; Evade behind); had any number of excuses for his comeback run at Newmarket as he was slow to break, poorly positioned and failed to stay 1m1f; much better can be expected this afternoon.
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6th

4

(5)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:47 Goodwood

Native American

9st 10lb

J: George Wood

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Kept on for third at Epsom (7f, good) in August and 6l second at Sandown (7f, soft) last time behind an improved winner; the step back up in trip could be a plus (he ran well over 1m1f at Meydan in February); chance.

12/1

2

(9)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Sandown

Native American

9st 10lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Useful at two and three when trained by Richard Fahey; unable to win in the Middle East last winter but he ran his best race for a while when third of nine in a 7f handicap (good) at Epsom 18 days ago, plugging on having been outpaced in the straight; today's more conventional track should suit and he'll be fine on good to soft (unraced on slower).

4/1

3rd

1

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

14:45 Epsom

Native American

10st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Short-headed in 3yo Listed race over C&D last May and he ran some good races in defeat in Qatar and UAE between last November and this March; however, he returned to Britain with a 9l defeat at York last month and needs to leave that form well behind; cheekpieces reapplied.

7/1

Form: 3-11 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Made his debut when third to Zoum Zoum at Newmarket in November and back in fourth that day was Dante winner Economics; has duly delivered on that promise with front-running wins in 7f soft-ground novices at Doncaster and was particularly impressive last time; improving and seriously respected despite facing a stiff task on ratings.
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3rd

2

(8)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Balmacara

9st 10lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

None too consistent in 2025, running well when second in 1m Listed event at Sandown (soft) in September but poorly twice afterwards; returns from a layoff and may find that conditions place the emphasis too much on speed.

25/1

1

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

15:18 Doncaster

Balmacara

10st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Form this term features a good effort, behind the subsequent QEII winner, at Sandown (Listed) on penultimate run; did too much up front latest; 2-2 over C&D (soft-ground novice wins) and looks interesting back here.

9/1

8

(1)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Balmacara

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Lacks consistency but produced a solid run in defeat at Listed level last time (1m, soft) and this drop back to 7f will be no hardship; Charles Bishop gets off to partner Great Acclaim but this 4yo is respected off a competitive mark.

11/1

9/4

Form: 111-2 D BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
All runs at 7f; unbeaten 2yo campaign culminated in a comfortable success in a Saint-Cloud Listed race (heavy), for which he carries a penalty; reappeared with second in the Greenham at Newbury (good to soft) but it would be fanciful to suggest some early interference cost him that race and the form has taken some hefty knocks; a contender nonetheless.
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9th

8

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Salisbury

Zoum Zoum

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Just missed out in this race on his reappearance 12 months ago (good to firm); ended 2025 with two good second-place finishes in Listed company at Doncaster and Southwell; each-way shout once again.

6/1

4th

7

(7)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Zoum Zoum

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Ran well in Listed grade at Salisbury on reappearance; has failed to repeat that form in two major handicaps at Ascot since; returns to the scene of his last success (6f, soft) but this is a stiffer assignment.

25/1

1

(19)

26th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ascot

Zoum Zoum

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Acts on any ground; very useful performer who has Listed/Group form; two handicap attempts (6f) comprise a win at Doncaster last October and an excusable defeat (poorly drawn) in the Wokingham last time; effective over 7f and has the ability to get involved, even off top weight.

12/1

5th
6 (2)
Bellarchi

14/1

Form: -31216 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
The most exposed of these by a long way after 19 starts and she's bottom of the pack on ratings; has been running well this season but is biting off more than she can chew here.
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1st

1

(1)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

16:25 Musselburgh

Bellarchi

9st 10lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Her last four wins have come at this track, with two of them (7f/1m) last month; drawn wide when down the field at Chester two weeks ago but she has fared better on that front today; big run on the cards.

4/1

9th

10

(11)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Bellarchi

9st 0lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Last four wins at Musselburgh, including two last month, latterly producing a career-best performance to see off ten rivals over 1m on good; runner-up on only Chester visit; a further 4lb rise demands even more but can't rule out in her current mood.

16/1

Form: 224-55

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Has won only one of her nine starts and that was a Leicester nursery last August (6f, good to firm) when well handicapped; no closer than fifth in Group 3/Listed assignments this season and this looks no easier.
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8th

4

(1)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:12 Newmarket (July)

Heritage House

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: James Fanshawe

Won 6f handicap off fairly modest mark as 2yo and it hasn't been easy in Group 3 and Listed races this year, albeit with little between her and Key To Cotai on recent Listed Carlisle form (7f, good to firm) on the slightly revised terms; likely to need more.

9/1

3rd

4

(2)

26th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 1

15:35 Carlisle

Heritage House

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: James Fanshawe

A fair 6f nursery winner but she's found things tough campaigned in better company this term, last of six in 7f Epsom Listed event last time; others appeal more.

25/1

6th

7

(7)

31st May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 1

17:10 Epsom

Heritage House

8st 11lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: James Fanshawe

Has won only one of her nine starts and that was a Leicester nursery last August (6f, good to firm) when well handicapped; no closer than fifth in Group 3/Listed assignments this season and this looks no easier.

16/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £35.50
Straight Forecast £41.47
Trifecta £129.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Balmacara

RP RATINGS:

Pandora's Gift

TOPSPEED:

Zoum Zoum

Daily Record:

Evade

THE NORTH:

Native American

NEWMARKET:

Pandora's Gift

The Guardian:

Pandora's Gift

The Times:

Balmacara

Telegraph:

Balmacara

Daily Mail:

Balmacara

D Express:

Balmacara

The Sun:

Balmacara

The Star:

Balmacara

POSTDATA:

Zoum Zoum

Daily Mirror:

Zoum Zoum