THE admirable Surrounding took her form to a new high as she repelled a strong challenge from across the Irish Sea to take the Group 3 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Brownstown Stakes for Michael Halford and Ronan Whelan.

The Peter Newell-owned six-year-old only began her career two years ago but she has more than made up for lost time as she was adding this initial pattern race success to a pair of victories at listed level. After only just failing to shoulder top weight to victory in a premier handicap on Irish Derby weekend, the daughter of Lilbourne Lad lined up with a career high rating of 106 and her rich vein of form made compelling appeal with punters who ensured she was returned the 2/1 favourite.