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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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

1st

1

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Almeraq

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Very impressive on handicap debut at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last July before a nasty fall at York, and it was a welcome sight when he reappeared with a Listed win at Salisbury (6f, good); below par on sole run on fast ground and others have more substance to their form, but he's an exciting prospect who could still have plenty more to offer for his top stable.

25/1

1st

2

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Salisbury

Almeraq

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Haggas

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.

3/1

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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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

2nd

7

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Salisbury

Spy Chief

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: John & Thady Gosden

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.

5/1

16

(4)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Spy Chief

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Posted a personal best when a close seventh to No Half Measures in the July Cup at Newmarket, but hasn't repeated the form in two runs since (both at 7f); faces a stern assignment, even if returning to his peak, but at least this drop back to sprint distances looks a positive move.

40/1

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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6th

5

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Prince Of India

9st 8lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Marco Botti

Joint-favourite with Almeraq in Salisbury Listed race last time but underperformed; bottom of this pack on ratings and accordingly faces a much stiffer assignment than when winning a handicap at this meeting last year; blinkers added.

50/1

4th

5

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Salisbury

Prince Of India

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

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.

5/1

2nd

3

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Prince Of India

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Won four times during a progressive campaign last year but he's come up short in Listed/Group 3 events this spring; seems ideally suited by fast ground but he's still 4lb higher than for his last win and has some work to do back in a handicap.

7/1

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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15th

15

(26)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Flash Harry

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Hooded all starts for this yard; can lead; has had just three runs in 6f handicaps, improving on a respectable effort in the Shergar Cup here when a ready winner at Goodwood (good to firm) last August; not so good on soft ground in the Ayr Gold Cup after and, while he is likely to do better as a 4yo, he was well held in a Listed contest on his comeback.

33/1

6th

3

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Salisbury

Flash Harry

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Clive Cox

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.

12/1

10

(15)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Flash Harry

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Clive Cox

Unexposed 3yo; solid effort when third in a Shergar Cup sprint last month and made no mistake in a small field at Goodwood four weeks ago (also 6f, good to firm); penalty in a stronger race asks a big question of him, even though 2lb well in, and this will be the slowest ground he's tackled.

14/1

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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8th

9

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Salisbury

Cinque Verde

9st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

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.

33/1

1st

2

(4)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Newmarket

Cinque Verde

9st 12lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Three wins last year and campaign concluded with good fourth of 11 over this C&D (good); down the field on reappearance at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in March but may have needed the run and is not ruled out.

14/1

8th

2

(1)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

14:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cinque Verde

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Tony Carroll

Seven wins from 18 AW runs, three of them here; wouldn't look to have much in hand of this mark but she goes well fresh and the booking of Oisin Murphy is a notable one.

10/1

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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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

4th

7

(7)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Zoum Zoum

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Ran well in Listed grade at Salisbury on reappearance; has failed to repeat that form in two major handicaps at Ascot since; returns to the scene of his last success (6f, soft) but this is a stiffer assignment.

25/1

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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No Results Found

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