Newmarket Race 6 - St Simon Stakes (Group 3)
AEGEAN PRINCE (2) left a lasting impression when kicking 7L clear of a competitive handicap field last time. Up in grade but certainly looked ready for this level. Yard have such a good record at this track. Leading contender. AL AASY (1) is admirable as a nine year old showing little sign of aging having won three of his four starts this campaign. More impressive than the neck winning margin at Ascot would suggest and he is a key player amongst this field. AL QAREEM (3) managed to win four times in this grade. Resumes for an form yard and conditions to suit. Shortlist. EVANESCO (6) was denied by just a head tackling track and trip last time. Expect another bold showing.

Jockey: Harry Davies
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a neck in the G3 Cumberland Lodge Stakes at Ascot on October 3 over 2400m defeating Royal Playwright carrying 61.5kg at $8. Before that won by a head in the G2 Grand Prix De Deauville on August 30 over 2500m defeating Chestnut Rocket with 59kg at $4.10. Expected to go well again.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 03/10/2026 | 34 | G3 OPEN 4U | $170,050.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Daniel Tudhope | 61.5kg | 2:34.97 | 5-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/08/2026 | 29 | G2 OPEN 3U | $300,000.00 | Deauville | 2500m | SH | Pierre-Charles Boudot | 59kg | 2:48.20 | 6-5-1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $4.10 |
| 3/8 | 01/08/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN 4U | $207,290.00 | Goodwood | 2414m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 58.5kg | 2:35.00 | 7-5-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 04/07/2026 | 77 | LR OPEN 4U | $107,400.00 | Beverley | 2414m | Good Firm | Cieren Fallon | 58kg | 2:37.85 | 5-4-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $1.44 |
| 2/6 | 18/04/2026 | 175 | G3 OPEN 4U | $172,420.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Good | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 2:32.78 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 9/9 | 25/10/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN 3U | $150,570.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Soft | Ray Dawson | 61kg | 2:42.46 | 9-6-9 | 4 |
| 69.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/09/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN 3U | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | GY | Daniel Tudhope | 62.5kg | 2:35.45 | - | 6 |
| 4.3L | $2.25 |
| 1/5 | 02/08/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN 4U | $179,000.00 | Goodwood | 2414m | Good Soft | Jim Crowley | 60kg | 2:37.54 | 5-5-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $2.63 |
| 7/12 | 21/06/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN 4U | $461,250.00 | Ascot Uk | 2405m | Good Firm | Jim Crowley | 58.5kg | 2:28.23 | 11-7-7 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/05/2025 | 22 | G3 OPEN 4U | $181,490.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Good Firm | Jim Crowley | 59.5kg | 2:31.27 | 7-7-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 25/04/2025 | 181 | G3 OPEN 4U | $156,830.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2001m | Good | Jim Crowley | 58kg | 2:11.22 | 6-7-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |

Jockey: K Shoemark
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after 11 months favourite; won by 7 len at Haydock Park on September 5 over 2800m on a heavy track defeating In The Breeze with 62.5kg at $2.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 in the LR Prix Vulcain at Deauville on October 20 2025 over 2500m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Viking Invasion with 57kg at $1.60. Can go on with it. Going well and looks hard to beat again here.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 05/09/2026 | 320 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | Haydock Park | 2816m | Heavy | William Buick | 62.5kg | 3:13.98 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $2.75 |
| 2/10 | 20/10/2025 | 17 | LR OPEN 3 | $89,030.00 | Deauville | 2500m | Soft | William Buick | 57kg | 2:48.58 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/7 | 03/10/2025 | 289 | NOV 3U | $36,900.00 | Ascot Uk | 2405m | Good Soft | Oisin Murphy | 61.5kg | 2:36.28 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/13 | 18/12/2024 | 41 | MDN 2 | $18,270.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | NS | William Buick | 60.5kg | 2:21.63 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $1.53 |
| 3/7 | 07/11/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Harry Davies | 60.5kg | 2:06.81 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |

Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at York in the LR Grand Cup June 13 over 2800m, 8 len behind Gregory with 60.5kg at $3.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Musselburgh LR Goliath Cup (Further Flight) Stakes April 4 over 2800m defeating Mount Atlas with 60.5kg at $2.30. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
Last Starts 139 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 13/06/2026 | 37 | LR OPEN 4U | $127,050.00 | York | 2816m | Good | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | 2:57.45 | 1-4-4 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $3.25 |
| 5/7 | 07/05/2026 | 33 | G3 OPEN 4U | $278,930.00 | Chester | 2715m | Good | Clifford Lee | 59.5kg | 2:48.26 | - | 8 |
| 16.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/04/2026 | 168 | LR OPEN 4U | $145,200.00 | Musselburgh | 2816m | Good Soft | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | 3:03.53 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.25 |
| 3/5 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $950,960.00 | Ascot Uk | 3218m | Good | Clifford Lee | 61kg | 3:22.29 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 04/10/2025 | 20 | G3 OPEN 3U | $152,150.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Soft | Clifford Lee | 61kg | 2:39.34 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $3.25 |
| 3/9 | 14/09/2025 | 23 | G1 OPEN 3U | $848,710.00 | Curragh | 2816m | GY | Clifford Lee | 61.5kg | 2:59.87 | - | 2 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/08/2025 | 41 | G2 OPEN 3U | $453,740.00 | York | 3319m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 59.5kg | 3:29.04 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 12/07/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 4U | $154,270.00 | York | 2816m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 57kg | 3:01.27 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.57 |
| 1/4 | 14/06/2025 | 37 | LR OPEN 4U | $121,830.00 | York | 2816m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | 2:58.21 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 08/05/2025 | 29 | G3 OPEN 4U | $254,090.00 | Chester | 2715m | Good | Sam James | 59.5kg | 2:55.74 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/4 | 09/04/2025 | 20 | LR OPEN 4U | $101,480.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | Good | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | 3:00.60 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.67 |

Jockey: Callum Hutchinson
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Not raced for 41 days. Last run settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at Newbury on September 19 over 2000m, 3 len behind Balzac carrying 60.5kg at $34. At only start last preparation 2nd of 14 at Newcastle All Weather on April 18 2025 over 2000m, neck behind Salamanca carrying 58.5kg at $2.50. Hard to have in this tough line-up.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 19/09/2026 | 519 | HCP 3U | $108,900.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good Firm | Callum Hutchinson | 60.5kg | 2:02.89 | 9-6-6 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/14 | 18/04/2025 | 91 | HCP 4U | $317,620.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 58.5kg | 2:10.49 | 12-10-2 | 13 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 17/01/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $83,030.00 | Newcastle | 2050m | Neutral | Callum Hutchinson | 57.5kg | 2:09.31 | 9-9-1 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $3.25 |
| 2/9 | 04/01/2025 | 61 | HCP 4U | $28,040.00 | Southwell | 2234m | Neutral | Callum Hutchinson | 61.5kg | 2:25.05 | 6-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/14 | 04/11/2024 | 115 | HCP 3U | $129,150.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | NS | Callum Hutchinson | 60kg | 2:18.62 | 14-9-3 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/07/2024 | 28 | HCP 3U | $53,830.00 | Chester | 2112m | Good Soft | Jason Watson | 62kg | 2:14.97 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 14.8L | $10.00 |
| 13/17 | 14/06/2024 | 69 | HCP 4U | $132,170.00 | York | 2112m | Good Soft | Clifford Lee | 56.5kg | 2:13.42 | 1-2-13 | 14 |
| 11.0L | $19.00 |
| 11/14 | 06/04/2024 | 322 | HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 57kg | 2:21.53 | 6-5-11 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $3.25 |
| 6/7 | 20/05/2023 | 40 | G3 OPEN 4U | $181,490.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 2:32.33 | - | 2 |
| 9.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/04/2023 | 7 | APP NOV OPEN 4U | $14,760.00 | Wolverhampton | 2461m | Neutral | Callum Hutchinson | 60kg | 2:38.16 | - | 2 |
| 10.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/4 | 03/04/2023 | 355 | NOV OPEN 4U | $14,760.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 59.5kg | 2:29.23 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $2.63 |

Jockey: Jason Watson
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last run 2nd in a small field in the G3 Cumberland Lodge Stakes at Ascot on October 3 over 2400m, neck behind Al Aasy carrying 59.5kg at $9. At only start last preparation 5th of 8 in the G3 Diomed Stakes at Epsom Downs on June 5 over 1700m, 6 len behind Seagulls Eleven with 61kg at $15. Worth including.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 03/10/2026 | 120 | G3 OPEN 4U | $170,050.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Jason Watson | 59.5kg | 2:34.97 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/06/2026 | 189 | G3 OPEN 3U | $226,870.00 | Epsom Downs | 1709m | Good Soft | Silvestre De Sousa | 61kg | 1:46.74 | 2-4-5 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/4 | 28/11/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 3U | $89,500.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Jason Watson | 57kg | 2:20.52 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/11/2025 | 38 | LR OPEN 3U | $81,670.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good Soft | Rob Hornby | 58.5kg | 2:06.04 | 4-5-5 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/3 | 24/09/2025 | 32 | OPEN 3 | $46,130.00 | Goodwood | 1990m | Soft | Oisin Murphy | 61.5kg | 2:14.12 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.67 |
| 3/5 | 23/08/2025 | 44 | G3 OPEN 3U | $125,300.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Rob Hornby | 57kg | 2:03.41 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 10/07/2025 | 33 | LR OPEN 3 | $101,480.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 59.5kg | 1:36.43 | 1-5-5 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $4.50 |
| 4/8 | 07/06/2025 | 23 | G3 OPEN 3U | $184,500.00 | Epsom Downs | 1712m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 55.5kg | 1:44.57 | 3-1-4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 9/11 | 15/05/2025 | 27 | G2 OPEN 3 | $348,830.00 | York | 2112m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 2:11.56 | 8-11-9 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/04/2025 | 174 | LR OPEN 3 | $181,490.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | 1:37.66 | 2-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
| 8/8 | 26/10/2024 | 28 | G1 OPEN 2 | $391,120.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Soft | Oisin Murphy | 58.5kg | 1:41.95 | 6-6-8 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Rowan Scott
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track on October 3 over 2400m, head behind Arqoob with 61kg at $4.30. The start before that 5th of 21 at Leopardstown on September 12 over 2615m, 2 len behind Immutable with 60.5kg at $10. Would have to improve further.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 03/10/2026 | 21 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2414m | Good Firm | Rowan Scott | 61kg | 2:27.62 | 3-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.33 |
| 5/21 | 12/09/2026 | 22 | HCP 3U | $262,850.00 | Leopardstown | 2615m | Good | David Egan | 60.5kg | 2:45.48 | - | 12 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/13 | 21/08/2026 | 22 | HCP 3U | $186,940.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2414m | Good Soft | David Egan | 58kg | 2:35.70 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/14 | 30/07/2026 | 20 | HCP 3 | $217,790.00 | Goodwood | 2011m | Good Firm | David Egan | 61kg | 2:07.49 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/07/2026 | 20 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2011m | Good Firm | David Egan | 61kg | 2:05.62 | 1-1-5 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $3.75 |
| 7/16 | 20/06/2026 | 48 | HCP 3 | $217,790.00 | Ascot Uk | 2011m | Good Firm | David Egan | 60kg | 2:05.11 | 2-1-7 | 16 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 03/05/2026 | 18 | HCP 3 | $53,610.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good Firm | David Egan | 60kg | 2:03.63 | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 15/04/2026 | 193 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good | David Egan | 62kg | 2:05.43 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
| 7/16 | 04/10/2025 | 22 | CL2 2 | $464,290.00 | Longchamp | 1600m | Soft | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 57kg | 1:42.69 | - | 3 |
| 6.7L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/09/2025 | 26 | NOV 2 | $16,610.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Soft | David Egan | 59.5kg | 1:47.05 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $1.80 |
| 6/7 | 17/08/2025 | 15 | G3 OPEN 2 | $130,020.00 | Deauville | 1400m | Good Soft | David Egan | 57.5kg | 1:21.59 | - | 2 |
| 14.1L | $18.00 |

Jockey: David Probert
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Not raced for 48 days. Resuming ran second last in a small field in the G3 Geoffrey Freer Stakes at Newbury on August 15 over 2700m, 6 len behind Wine Dark Sea with 56kg at $11. Second-up 8th of 11 in the G1 St Leger Stakes at Doncaster on September 12 over 2900m, 14 len behind Highwayman with 58.5kg at $101. Prepared to risk on recent form.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 12/09/2026 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,311,600.00 | Doncaster | 2916m | Good | Jason Watson | 58.5kg | 3:03.33 | 4-2-8 | 10 |
| 14.5L | $101.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/08/2026 | 70 | G3 OPEN 3U | $181,490.00 | Newbury | 2715m | Good Firm | Rob Hornby | 56kg | 2:47.81 | 5-3-4 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/13 | 06/06/2026 | 39 | G1 3 | $3,689,140.00 | Epsom Downs | 2414m | Soft | Rob Hornby | 58kg | 2:43.75 | 5-9-6 | 14 |
| 9.8L | $67.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/04/2026 | 160 | LR OPEN 3 | $108,900.00 | Epsom Downs | 2011m | Good | Rob Hornby | 58.5kg | 2:09.27 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/13 | 19/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $55,350.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NSL | Aiden Brookes | 58.5kg | 1:40.54 | 6-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |