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5.10 - The Poundland Surrey Stakes (Listed Race
S I X T H R A C E 5 . 1 0
The Poundland Surrey Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1)
about SEVEN FURLONGS (7f abt 3yds) for three yrs old Total race value £75000 For conditions of this race see page 64
STALLS: INSIDE
R A C E F A C T S
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22):
A Balding (12 wins from 87 runners, 14%) runs
STAR FROM AFARHH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS):
LONGEST TRAVELLER: HONEY SWEET
trained by K Burke, Leyburn, 259 miles.
LAST YEAR’S WINNER
Mehmento (IRE)
Ridden by Hollie Doyle Owned by Hambleton Racing XLVI & Partner Trained by Archie Watson | S/P 11-8 (4 ran)
E P S O M R A C E S U M M A R Y
Dawn Of Liberation could be a tough nut to crack after his comfortable Goodwood success and he is not easily overlooked, but a chance is taken on OSCULA. She was all at sea on the Riyadh dirt last time and should be a lot happier back on turf now. Her placed efforts in Group company at Newmarket and Longchamp last year suggest that she can be very competitive at this level, and she won't mind any cut in the ground. Bass Player is the unknown quantity after one successful start. WIN: OSCULA
EACH-WAY: Dawn Of Liberation
PRESENTATION
Poundland is kindly awarding £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race, as well as a trophy to the winning owner, trainer and jockey.
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7 (EXACTA)
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4. Probable S.P.’s - 7-4 Oscula (IRE), 3-1 Dawn of Liberation (IRE), 7-2 Ever Given (IRE), 12-1 Star From Afarhh (GB), 18-1 Honey Sweet (IRE), 22-1 Bass Player (IRE), 28-1 Midheaven (IRE)
NO HORSE WEIGHT DRAW JOCKEY
1 BASS PLAYER (IRE) (41)
B g Iffraaj - Rhythm And Rhyme (IRE) Owner The Rogues Gallery Trainer Tom Clover, Newmarket Breeder Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd Form 1 D Sponsored by T Clover Racing Limited
9-2 (3)
RED, WHITE inverted triangle, halved sleeves. Dam unraced. A winner at 15-2 at Doncaster over 7f (good to firm) on his debut outing in April, beating Tothenines by 1 1/4l. He caught the eye that day and there is no reason why he cannot improve with that experience under his belt, despite the rise in class. Official BHA Rating Jack Mitchell
2 DAWN OF LIBERATION (IRE) (35) 9-2 (4)
B c Churchill (IRE) - Danetime Out (IRE) Owner Mrs Susan Roy Trainer Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder Bec Bloodstock Form 322-161 D
MAUVE. Successful at 7f and 1m on good ground. A winner at 9-1 at Goodwood over 1m (good) on his latest outing in April, beating Tuscan by 2 3/4l. Has also won at Doncaster this season over this trip, and arrives with plenty of racecourse experience. Official BHA Rating 107 Ryan Moore
3 EVER GIVEN (IRE) (13)
B c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Lil’s Joy (IRE) Owner Dandy Boys Trainer Hugo Palmer, Malpas Breeder Rathbarry Stud Form 4124-10 D Sponsored by NAF
9-2 (6)
DARK BLUE, ORANGE stars, sleeves and stars on cap. Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 9l behind El Caballo when eighth of 10 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Cazoo Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock over 6f last month. Upped a furlong and down in class here, which may well suit. Official BHA Rating 107 Daniel Tudhope
4 HONEY SWEET (IRE) (21)
B f Adaay (IRE) - Sweet Sienna Owner Nick Bradley Racing 14 & Mrs E Burke Trainer K. R. Burke, Leyburn Breeder Mrs Jean Brennan
Form 441-420 Sponsored by Tordoff & Son Ltd
9-0 (7)
WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, RED cap. Successful at 5f and 6f on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 13l behind Fonteyn at 20-1 when 9th of 12 on her latest outing at York over 1m (good) last month. Weakened late on that day and better suited by this drop in trip, with the recent rain no concern either. Official BHA Rating 97 Clifford Lee
5 MIDHEAVEN (IRE) (12)
B f Elzaam (AUS) - Moonstone Magic Owner Clipper Logistics Trainer David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Breeder Tullpark Ltd Form 021-24 D
8-11 (2)
GREY. A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Heredia when fourth of 11 at 11-2 on her latest outing at York over 7f (good) last month. Big step up in class here and she clearly needs to improve if she wants to have a say in the finish. Official BHA Rating 82 Kieran Shoemark
6 OSCULA (IRE) (97)
8-11 (1)
B f Galileo Gold - Bisous Y Besos (IRE) Owner Nick Bradley Racing 20 Trainer George Boughey, Newmarket Breeder Mr Padraig Williams
Form 13336-0 C D Sponsored by Backforprofit WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap, BLACK star. She has won three times from 6f to 7f on good ground. Well beaten behind Pinehurst when last of 14 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Saudi Derby Cup at Riyadh over 1m in February. Back on turf here and every chance of a return to form. Official BHA Rating 105 William Buick
NO HORSE WEIGHT DRAW JOCKEY
7 STAR FROM AFARHH (GB) (37) 8-11 (5)
B f Farhh - Tears of The Sun Owner Dr Bridget Drew & Partners Trainer Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder Mildmay Bloodstock Ltd
Form 164-5 D Sponsored by Mildmay Farm & Stud Ltd DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE epaulets, DARK BLUE and ORANGE striped sleeves, ORANGE cap. A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Grande Dame when fifth of 6 at 8/1 on her latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good to firm) in April. She might find this company a bit too hot for her, though she could have more to offer after only four starts. Official BHA Rating 83 David Probert
Result
1st 3rd 2nd 4th Distance Time
DID YOU KNOW?
The great Pretty Polly was the shortest-priced winner of the Oaks, scoring at 8/100 in 1904. The biggest shocks have been provided by Vespa (1833), Jet Ski Lady (1991) and Qualify in 2016 – all 50/1 chances.
1904
When the legendary Pretty Polly triumphed at odds of 8-100 in 1904 she became the shortest priced winner of The Oaks, a record which still stands to this day.
1927
THE BBC BROADCAST THE FIRST EVER RADIO COMMENTARY OF THE DERBY IN 1927 WITH THE HELP OF SOME NIFTY-LOOKING MICROPHONES.
THE RACE ITSELF WAS WON BY FAVOURITE CALL BOY, RIDDEN BY CHARLIE ELLIOTT.
