Result · Epsom · Thursday 16 July 2026
5:45 Epsom result: The Balearic Sun wins the Betfred 'The Classic Bookmaker' EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)
Class 37f flatGoing Good To Firm5 ranTime 1m 24.59sWinner's prize £7,020
The Balearic Sun won the 5:45 at Epsom on Thursday 16 July 2026, beating the 13/8 favourite Zarakova by ½ length. Ridden by Hector Crouch for trainer Ralph Beckett, the two-year-old was sent off at 7/4 and covered the 7f on good to firm ground in 1m 24.59s. Palace Legacy was a further 1¼ lengths back in third at 6/1.
5:45 Epsom full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Balearic Sun (IRE) 2yo · 9-7 · t |
Hector Crouch Ralph Beckett | — | 7/4 | — |
| 2 |
Zarakova (GB) 2yo · 9-2 |
Oisin Murphy Andrew Balding | ½ l | 13/8FAV | — |
| 3 |
Palace Legacy (GB) 2yo · 9-7 |
Tom Marquand James Tate | 1¼ l | 6/1 | — |
| 4 |
Ad Lib (GB) 2yo · 9-7 |
Jack Mitchell Charlie Johnston | 1½ l | 9/2 | — |
| 5 |
Jaipur Prince (IRE) 2yo · 9-7 |
Kieran Shoemark Adam Kirby | 9 l | 25/1 | — |
Epsom 5:45 returns
Tote win£2.75Per £1 stake
Tote place£1.30 £1.20Per £1 stake
Exacta£4.801st and 2nd in order
CSF£5.03Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£13.501st, 2nd and 3rd in order
5:45 Epsom result: FAQs
Who won the 5:45 at Epsom on Thursday 16 July 2026?
The Balearic Sun, ridden by Hector Crouch and trained by Ralph Beckett, at a starting price of 7/4.
Did the favourite win?
No. Zarakova, the 13/8 favourite, finished second, ½ length behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
1m 24.59s over 7f on good to firm ground.
