Investec Surrey Stakes (Listed)

Off time: 14:25 | Winning time: 1m 19.88s

(6)

Daarik¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Jim Crowley| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 104| BF| D

8/1

All three wins have come on AW and disappointed at Royal Ascot when sent off a 7/2fav for a handicap. Needs to prove he's as effective on this surface and recent rain probably not ideal on that front.

Form: 01/12-10

(1)

Jack's Point¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: M Dwyer| T: W R Muir| OR: 100| D

14/1

Gained a second career win at Newmarket on return and only narrowly denied on the first of his two starts at the Royal meeting last month. This requires a lot more though and will be of more interest back in a handicap.

Form: 308-120

(5)

Oh This Is Us²⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-5| J: R L Moore| T: R Hannon| OR: 106| D

6/1

Has run well in two previous runs here in the Group 3 Diomed; running okay in defeat this year and has some form on good to soft (might not want it softer); will be doing his best work late and not ruled out, despite having a bit to find on ratings.

Form: 139-545

(2)

Safe Voyage²⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 9-5| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 114| D

6/5

Group 3 winner and a bit of a Haydock specialist; obvious form claims on his recent close second in Listed company at Haydock (form boosted since) provided he handles this track (all his best form is on flat galloping tracks).

Form: 13343-2

(4)

Shine So Bright¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: S De Sousa| T: A M Balding| OR: 113| D

5/1

Impressive winner of a Group 2 at York last year over this trip but hasn't matched that level since and can throw his chance away by racing too keenly. Probably wants rattling quick ground to be seen at his best and might be best watched for now.

Form: 16145-0

(3)

Vale Of Kent⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: J Fanning| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 108| BF| D

5/1

Won a valuable handicap at Newmarket last year and has run some big races in defeat without getting his head in front since. At his best when allowed to dominate though and won't get an easy lead with Shine So Bright and Jack's Point in here.

Form: 224-347

Forecasts

Safe Voyage (6/5), Vale Of Kent (5/1), Shine So Bright (5/1), Oh This Is Us (6/1), Daarik (8/1), Jack's Point (14/1)

SAFE VOYAGE showed he retains all his ability when second at Haydock on his return and he's the one to beat on official ratings here provided he handles this track. Oh This Is Us could run well if he gets a decent pace to aim at while Vale Of Kent isn't ruled out if he can get an easy lead here, though that doesn't look likely.