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15:35 Salisbury

Axminster Carpets Cathedral Stakes (Class A) (Listed Race) (Class A)

  • 8 Runners
  • Distance: 6f
  • Going: Good to Firm, Firm in places
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 11.85s
  • 8 Ran
1(3)
Silk - Red and Yellow (halved), sleeves reversed, Yellow cap, Red spots
33/1
  • Form 10-0000
  • Age 11
  • Weight 9-10

led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong

2(9)
Silk - Cambridge Blue, Purple sleeves, Black cap, Gold spots
12/1
  • Form 0-24444
  • Age 6
  • Weight 9-3

held up in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong

3(2)
Silk - Royal Blue, Orange star, striped cap
28/1
  • Form 5-50500
  • Age 6
  • Weight 9-3

held up early, short of room and switched left 2f out, no impression after

4(8)
Silk - Yellow and White (halved), halved sleeves, quartered cap
  • Form 163-411
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-13

chased leader, led on bit over 2f out, ridden and quickened final furlong, comfortably

5(5)
Silk - Black and Yellow diamonds, Yellow sleeves, Red cap, Black diamond
8/1
  • Form 22124-6
  • Age 6
  • Weight 8-12

prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f

7(4)
Silk - Red, White cross belts, Red sleeves, White stars, Red cap, White star
  • Form 116-505
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-9

outpaced towards rear early, rallied and stayed on to go 3rd from 1f out

8(6)
Silk - Grey, Dark Blue stripe, Dark Blue sleeves, Yellow armlets, check cap
8/1
  • Form 232-542
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-9

held up in mid-division, good headway 2f out, chased winner 1f out, stayed on final furlong but not reach winner

9(7)
Silk - Yellow and royal blue diabolo, yellow sleeves and cap
  • Form 3155-03
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-4

outpaced in rear, soon tailed off

6(1)
NR
  • Form 213120
  • Age 4
  • Weight 8-12

Nonrunner

In depth

Verdict

Moss Vale is given the vote here with Bali Royal put forward as the biggest danger in a competitive event. The selection has a Group One entry and is very well-regarded by his connections. He won in decisive fashion despite going left when he jumped out of the stalls at Haydock last time, and as he is still improving he will be difficult to beat. Bali Royal probably needed the run on her seasonal reappearance at Kempton behind Boogie Street, and although she is likely to do better here she is better over 5 furlongs and for that reason is opposed. Repertory would have chances on the pick of his form but he has never won over this trip so is readily opposed. Of the remainder, Kings Point looked to have a big future last season but has failed to live up to expectations so far but he remains of interest. However, Moss Vale sets a high standard here and is the one they all have to beat.