British Stallion Studs EBF Cathedral Stakes (Listed)

Off time: 18:30 | Winning time: 1m 13.56s

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Equilateral¹²⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 9-7| J: William Cox| T: C Hills| OR: 106| D

14/1

Smart gelding. 10 lengths eleventh of 13 to Star of Mystery in Blue Point Sprint at Meydan (5f, good, 12/1). Off 120 days. Has the ability to make a big impact if he can bounce back after a break.

Form: 50105-0

(5)

Harry Three⁶³⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: J P Fahy| T: C G Cox| OR: 105| D

8/1

Smart sprinter. Below form 7¾ lengths sixth of 12 to Minzaal in Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, firm, 18/1), never nearer. Off 21 months/gelded. Definite claims if he retains ability.

Form: 211106/

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Sakheer³³⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: S De Sousa| T: R Varian| OR: 109| D

5/4

Lightly-raced winner. 17/2, well-beaten last of 13 to Shaquille in Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm). Off 11 months. Shortlist material on return.

Form: 211/70-

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Funny Story²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Rhys Clutterbuck| T: R M Beckett| OR: 102| D

5/2

Useful filly. 11/4, creditable length second of 8 to Unequal Love in listed race at Newmarket (6f, good) 21 days ago. One to consider for all that she has a bit to find.

Form: 53271-2

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Mister Sketch^p1⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: S W Kelly| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR: 99| CD

16/1

Lightly-raced winner. C&D winner. 6/1, 19¼ lengths last of 14 to Elite Status in listed race at Newbury (6f, good to firm) 7 days ago, possibly amiss. Cheekpieces on 1st time.

Form: 212-60

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Raqiya²⁴⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: T E Whelan| T: Owen Burrows| OR: 95| BF| CD

5/1

Lightly-raced winner. C&D winner. 9/4, creditable 2½ lengths fifth of 9 to Prime Art in Firth of Clyde Stakes at Ayr (6f, good). Off 8 months. Difficult ask.

Form: 4115-

Forecasts

Sakheer (5/4), Funny Story (5/2), Raqiya (5/1), Harry Three (8/1), Equilateral (14/1), Mister Sketch (16/1)

EQUILATERAL failed to fire after his success in a big handicap at York last year but he had excuses on the first two occasions and is fancied to make a winning return from 4 months off if he can bounce back. Sakheer is unexposed and, although he has a lengthy absence to overcome, he has a big chance if retaining all of his ability. Funny Story has something to find on form but is the solid alternative with a good recent showing under her belt.