May 23 / 19.15 Salisbury

19.15

Good

British Stallion Studs EBF Cathedral Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £39697
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 10 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Cathedral Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

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3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 1/21F- D BF

Last run: 258 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Promising in 6f novice events, winning at Yarmouth on second occasion (soft ground), but it was his runaway Ayr win last July that stamped him as a potential top notcher; still in contention for a York Listed event when clipping heels and taking an horrific fall in September; he remains a sprinter of considerable interest but having a positive experience back on the racecourse may be the number one priority today.
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1st

1

(8)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Almeraq

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Top-class sprinter; got up close home in the Group 1 Jubilee over C&D (good to firm) in June and routed his seven rivals in the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (soft; best effort) in September; drying ground might be a slight concern (he folded tamely in the July Cup on good to firm in between those wins) but he's clearly the one to beat if repeating the Haydock form.

5/4

1st

1

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Almeraq

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Lightly raced 4yo who took the leap in grade in his stride for last-gasp win in the Group 1 Jubilee at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) in June; disappointing in the July Cup at Newmarket since but perhaps a second encounter in a row with fast ground was an issue; has won on soft/good to soft; leading claims if bouncing back from last time and rediscovering his best form.

11/4

9th

1

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Almeraq

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Progressive colt who got up on the line in a very tight finish to the 6f Group 1 at Royal Ascot (good to firm) most recently, taking record in completed starts to 4-6 and confirming that a heavy fall last September has not left a long-lasting mark; an emerging force in the sprinting division and he's from the family of a July Cup winner (Dream Ahead); major contender.

11/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 27638- D

Last run: 217 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Highly tried after trouncing Almeraq in a Yarmouth novice (6f, good to firm; receiving 7lb) last June, finishing second in the Jersey Stakes nine days later and not beaten far in the July Cup the following month; finished his 3yo campaign quietly but possible he'll kick on again this year.
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5th

5

(3)

30th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Spy Chief

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Hung right when beaten a neck by subsequent dual Group 1 winner Almeraq at Salisbury (6f, good) in May but he hasn't built on that in two starts since, pulling too hard in a Newbury Listed contest over 7f last time; isn't the most straight forward and he'll need to settle better back down in trip with the hood back on for the first time since his debut.

6/1

6th

5

(2)

18th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:07 Newbury

Spy Chief

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: John & Thady Gosden

Absent since well beaten in the smallest group in Royal Ascot handicap; below-par third in this race last year but is otherwise interesting on two pieces of 6f form with subsequent dual Group 1 winner Almeraq.

5/2

25th

1

(30)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Spy Chief

9st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Often leads; showed high-class form on good to firm ground last summer, runner-up in the Group 3 Jersey (7f) at this meeting, then involved in a tight finish for third place in the Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket (6f) despite racing away from the main action for much of the way; had some excuses later but he was back on track when a close second in a 6f Listed race at Salisbury recently; can go well from rail draw.

11/1

Form: 38-502 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Made good progress over 6f last season; better than ever with his second at Leicester four weeks ago (6f, good to firm); still has more to give but this looks deep for a Listed contest.
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5th

10

(6)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Prince Of India

9st 4lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Marco Botti

Has made up into a smart 6f/7f performer this season, cosily winning Listed race at Newmarket (6f, good) in August and running well when second in C&D Group 3 (good to firm; Division and Jasour behind) last month; reliable type with each-way hopes.

16/1

2nd

6

(4)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Prince Of India

9st 4lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Marco Botti

Won C&D handicap in 2025; has some scope at this level, given his good sixth of 11 in Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; slightly hampered when just behind Division); made all in a Listed race over that C&D last time; dangerous with cheekpieces replacing blinkers.

100/30

1st

4

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:19 Newmarket (July)

Prince Of India

9st 3lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Marco Botti

Yet to win this season but took his form to a new level when fitted with blinkers for last two runs, looking unlucky not to finish closer than sixth in C&D Group 1 July Cup before running on well for second in 7f Newbury Group 2 (also good to firm) last Saturday; eased in grade today; the one to beat.

2/1

Form: 31/310 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won the Gimcrack as a 2yo (Group 2; form worked out well); better than ever on AW earlier in the year, making most in a 7f Listed event at Wolverhampton in March; 15-2 fourth favourite for a York Group 2 ten days ago but found nothing when asked for his effort, eventually coming home in his own time; has the ability to go well despite a penalty but he does have a point to prove all of a sudden.
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7th

1

(12)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Cool Hoof Luke

10st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

2024 Gimcrack winner; good third at Lingfield on his belated reappearance before winning at Wolverhampton (7f, Listed; fine ride) in March; below par on turf twice since but likely to make a bold bid back on AW.

14/1

5th

1

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Salisbury

Cool Hoof Luke

9st 10lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Andrew Balding

Won the Gimcrack as a 2yo (Group 2; form worked out well); better than ever on AW earlier in the year, making most in a 7f Listed event at Wolverhampton in March; 15-2 fourth favourite for a York Group 2 ten days ago but found nothing when asked for his effort, eventually coming home in his own time; has the ability to go well despite a penalty but he does have a point to prove all of a sudden.

7/1

13th

5

(11)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Cool Hoof Luke

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Missed last season; retains every ounce of ability judged on AW performances this year, last time landing a Listed prize at Wolverhampton (7f) to take his overall record to 3-6; possibly still has further improvement in him; interesting returned to the C&D of his 2024 Gimcrack win.

8/1

6th
3 (10)
Flash Harry

12/1

Form: 12310- D

Last run: 245 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won two 6f events last summer, notably a Goodwood handicap (good to to firm; RPR 106) in August; not at the same level in the Ayr Gold Cup when last seen but there should be more to come this year.
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3rd

10

(21)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Flash Harry

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Clive Cox

Well supported and produced a strong finishing effort to win a Goodwood handicap (6f, soft) three weeks ago; earlier defeats in major handicaps at Ascot, Goodwood and York suggest today's 7lb higher mark will find him out but it was a taking performance last time.

20/1

1st

7

(2)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Goodwood

Flash Harry

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Record at Goodwood comprises a success (off 1lb higher) in this contest last term and respectable ninth in the 2026 Stewards' Cup; major contender returned to this venue.

7/1

11th

13

(17)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Flash Harry

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Has relatively low mileage and wasn't beaten far in the Stewards' Cup three weeks ago; this looks too competitive once again though.

25/1

Form: 117-2

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won her first two starts, notably a 5f Listed event at Newbury; improved again when second of nine in a 6f Listed race at Goodwood three weeks ago (fillies' only) on her reappearance; not fully exposed and 3yos, including three fillies, have won six of the last ten runnings.
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7th

10

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Salisbury

Hollywood Treasure

8st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won her first two starts, notably a 5f Listed event at Newbury; improved again when second of nine in a 6f Listed race at Goodwood three weeks ago (fillies' only) on her reappearance; not fully exposed and 3yos, including three fillies, have won six of the last ten runnings.

7/1

2nd

5

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:30 Goodwood

Hollywood Treasure

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Landed 5f maiden (for Raphael Freire) last spring before showing much improved form to follow up for her new yard in 5f Newbury Listed event in August; only seventh of ten in Group 3 at Longchamp (5f) final run and faces no easy task on her return.

14/1

33/1

Form: 144-81 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
The winner of ten of her 39 starts, notably when scampering clear of ten rivals in a Class 3 fillies' handicap at Newmarket three weeks ago; this represents a much stiffer assignment.
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9th

10

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Cinque Verde

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Melham

T: Tony Carroll

Fine strike-rate; hit hard for her runaway win at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in May and she has finished down the field in two runs since; others look more persuasive.

16/1

6/1

Form: 74022- D

Last run: 176 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Just missed out in this race on his reappearance 12 months ago (good to firm); ended 2025 with two good second-place finishes in Listed company at Doncaster and Southwell; each-way shout once again.
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7th

7

(10)

18th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:07 Newbury

Zoum Zoum

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Suited by ground softer than good; has Listed form but he has been nowhere near best (over 6f) in a light 2026 campaign and is on a near two-year losing spell; steps back up in distance.

25/1

5th

11

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Zoum Zoum

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Ran poorly on his reappearance at Salisbury (6f, good) five weeks ago; best efforts give him a squeak and he is effective on AW but others appeal more for win purposes.

16/1

9th

8

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Salisbury

Zoum Zoum

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Just missed out in this race on his reappearance 12 months ago (good to firm); ended 2025 with two good second-place finishes in Listed company at Doncaster and Southwell; each-way shout once again.

6/1

25/1

Form: 3/1/3/ C

Last run: 1778 days

W: 9st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
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Form: 3-12

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £24.30
Straight Forecast £21.62
Trifecta £194.40

Selections

Telegraph:

Almeraq

RP RATINGS:

Prince Of India

TOPSPEED:

Spy Chief

SPOTLIGHT:

Hollywood Treasure

LAMBOURN:

Cool Hoof Luke

Daily Mirror:

Flash Harry

The Guardian:

Cinque Verde

NEWMARKET:

Spy Chief

D Express:

Spy Chief

Daily Mail:

Almeraq

The Sun:

Almeraq

Daily Record:

Almeraq

POSTDATA:

Prince Of India

The Times:

Prince Of India

The Star:

Prince Of India