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15:35 Salisbury

Axminster Carpets Cathedral Stakes (listed) (Class 1)

  • 9 Runners
  • Distance: 6f
  • Going: Good
  • Surface: Turf
  • £30,000 added
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 13.45s
  • Off Time: 15:39:26
  • 9 Ran
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1
Silk -

Edge Closer

9/1

    2
    Silk -

    Borderlescott

    7/4

      3
      Silk -

      Ashdown Express (IRE)

      25/1

        1(2)
        Silk - Dark Blue, Yellow sash, White sleeves, Dark Blue and Yellow hooped cap

        Beckermet (IRE)

        15 D
        11/1
        • Form 804536
        • Age 6
        • Weight 9-8
        • Official Rating 110

        switched left soon after start, led after 1f, headed 3f out, soon ridden and weakened 2f out

        2(8)
        Silk - Royal Blue, Light Blue star, Light Blue and Royal Blue halved sleeves, White cap, Royal Blue star

        Ashdown Express (IRE)

        324 D
        25/1
        • Form 645500-
        • Age 9
        • Weight 9-4
        • Official Rating 100

        steadied start, held up in rear, still plenty to do 2f out, kept on to take 3rd inside final furlong, not troubled leading pair

        3(1)
        Silk - Royal Blue, Maroon stars

        Borderlescott

        22 D
        7/4
        • Form 0422-12
        • Age 6
        • Weight 9-4
        • Official Rating 111

        steadied start, tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, not troubled winner inside final furlong

        4(4)
        Silk - Emerald Green, Light Blue chevron, diamonds on sleeves, Light Blue cap

        Edge Closer

        13 D
        9/1
        • Form 117-126
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-4
        • Official Rating 103

        led 1f, pressed leader afterwards, led 3f out, ran on strongly from over 1f out, driven out

        5(5)
        Silk - Pink, dark blue and pink striped sleeves, dark blue cap

        Pivotal Point

        13 D
        18/1
        • Form 83/405-0
        • Age 8
        • Weight 9-4
        • Official Rating 102

        held up, closed on leaders 2f out, soon ridden, no impression, weakened over 1f out

        6(9)
        Silk - Dark Green and White (halved), striped sleeves, Pink cap

        The Trader (IRE)

        14 b D
        40/1
        • Form 256-280
        • Age 10
        • Weight 9-4
        • Official Rating 100

        always in rear, never on terms

        7(3)
        Silk - Pink, Black braces and armlets, Black cap, Pink spots

        Ripples Maid

        15 D
        33/1
        • Form 266478
        • Age 5
        • Weight 8-13
        • Official Rating 92

        held up 4th, ridden over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, kept on one pace

        8(6)
        Silk - Royal Blue, White striped sleeves, White cap

        Silver Touch (IRE)

        15
        5/1
        • Form 1350-84
        • Age 5
        • Weight 8-13
        • Official Rating 106

        steadied start, settled behind in touch, ridden over 2f out, no headway over 1f out

        9(7)
        Silk - Dark blue and pink stripes, pink sleeves and cap

        Swiss Franc

        15
        5/2
        • Form 12233-3
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-10
        • Official Rating 108

        held up 5th on outer, ridden over 2f out, no impression and outpaced over 1f out

        In depth

        Verdict

        This is a cracking contest and Borderlescott is put forward to get the better of Swiss Franc and Beckermet. The selection went close in a Group 2 race last time and eased slightly in grade here he looks a solid pick. He also has trip and ground to suit. Swiss Franc wasn't disgraced in a Listed race at Haydock last time but this drop in trip is not sure to play to his strengths and he has a few questions to answer. Beckermet hasn't won over this trip for four years so he could be one to have reservations about, although he is proven at this level. Ashdown Express is eased in grade but he is another who has a bit to prove, and we will stick with Borderlescott to land the prize.

        Formwatch

        Beckermet (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Led and raced keen, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 8, 7l behind Major Cadeaux (9-5) at Haydock 7f Grp 3 (1) gd in May.

        Ashdown Express (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 11, 9l behind Balthazaar's Gift (9-3) at Ascot 6f Grp 3 (1) gs in Jul.

        Borderlescott 10-1 (9-4) With leaders, led over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Fleeting Spirit (8-11) at Haydock 5f Grp 2 (1) gf in May.

        Edge Closer 13-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Balthazaar's Gift (9-0) at Windsor 6f lst stk (1) gs.

        Pivotal Point 40-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, last of 11, 10l behind Balthazaar's Gift (9-0) at Windsor 6f lst stk (1) gs.

        The Trader (IRE) (9-2) Always in the rear, 10th of 12, 9l behind Marchand D'or (9-9) at Chantilly 5f Grp 2 (1) sft.

        Ripples Maid 25-1 (9-6) With leader, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 10, 6l behind Perfect Polly (8-7) at Haydock 6f lst fll stk (1) gd in May.

        Silver Touch (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Major Cadeaux (9-5) at Haydock 7f Grp 3 (1) gd in May.

        Swiss Franc 9-2 (9-0) Held up, stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Fat Boy (9-3) at Haydock 6f 3yo lst stk (1) gd in May.