14:20 Newmarket

Sunday 3 May 2026

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Betfred Dahlia Stakes (Fillies' & Mares' Group 2)

(7)

American Gal³⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Tom Marquand| T: E Walker| OR: 99| D

40/1

Took her record to 3 from 4 when scoring at listed level at Chantilly last spring and was a good second in an Ascot Group 3 in July. However, below form on her subsequent 3 outings, returning from 6 months off when down the field at Kempton in March.

Form: 17277-7

(4)

Cathedral³⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: D Egan| T: K P De Foy| OR: 113| BF

4/1

Without a win last season but made the frame twice at the highest level for current yard, showing improved form when fourth of 13 upped to 11f at the Breeders' Cup. Possibly needed the run back over 1m at Kempton in March, so she can make a bold bid this time.

Form: 42454-3

(5)

Chantilly Lace²²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R M Beckett| OR: 104

8/1

Salisbury winner at 2 yrs and shaped encouragingly in the 1000 Guineas here on only her second start. Ran well when third in Group 3 at Ascot in July before seeming unsuited by testing conditions at Sandown on final outing. Could still have more to offer this year.

Form: 1/5535-

(13)

Cheshire Dancer^p1²¹¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: David Probert| T: H Palmer| OR: 103

22/1

Proved better than ever in 2025, recording a narrow success in Group 3 at Ascot from several of these rivals in July. Made the frame in the same grade at Kentucky Downs next time, though found it tougher in the Sun Chariot here when last seen. Cheekpieces applied on return.

Form: 132147-

(12)

Falakeyah²⁰⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Saffie Osborne| T: Owen Burrows| OR: 103| BF| C| D

5/2

Made it 2-2 when an impressive winner of the Pretty Polly at this meeting last year. However, disappointed on her 2 subsequent outings, upped to the highest level at Royal Ascot and in a Grade 3 at this course (tried in hood) in October. Lightly raced but needs to get back on track.

Form: 1/196-

(8)

Francophone²¹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Jason Hart| T: C Johnston| OR: 105| C

11/1

After 11 weeks off, bounced back to her best when winning listed race at this course (1m) in September, her second victory at that level. Off 7 months since but has been successful twice on her first outing of the season.

Form: 4/45561-

(3)

Jancis^t¹⁷⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: S M Levey| T: W McCreery| OR: 102

18/1

Won at Leopardstown on first 2 starts, including at Group 3 level. Gave her running more often than not last year without getting her head back in front, finishing a close fourth behind 3 of today's rivals in Group 3 at Ascot in July. Has a good record fresh.

Form: 255462-

(1)

Miss Justice²⁰⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Billy Loughnane| T: B J Meehan| OR: 102

15/2

Off the mark in a 1½m Southwell novice last summer and much improved when following up in listed race at Salisbury back at 1¼m. Ended the campaign with a close second in Group 3 here in October. Off 6 months ahead of first run since leaving John & Thady Gosden.

Form: 221152-

(6)

Sand Gazelle²⁰⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: W Buick| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 105

15/2

Improved form when making all in listed race at York last summer and good second in Group 3 at the Curragh next time, the third going on to score at the highest level. Below-par effort at this course (1¼m) in October, but she returns with her leading yard amongst the winners.

Form: 430127-

(10)

Survie^t³⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: R L Moore| T: G Boughey| OR: 112

4/1

Big-money purchase for current connections who completed a simple task at Lingfield on seasonal/stable debut. Not discredited against the males when third of 11 in Group 1 at Riyadh (10.5f) next time, before needing a stronger gallop when fourth at Kempton (1m) in March. Respected.

Form: 240-134

Non-Runners

(9)

Arisaig¹

Weight: 9-2| Age: 5

T: C Johnston J: J P Spencer

(11)

Qilin Queen²¹⁰

Weight: 9-2| Age: 4

T: E Walker J: Non Runner

(2)

Stateira³⁰

Weight: 9-2| Age: 4

T: A M Balding J: Oisin Murphy

Forecasts

Falakeyah (5/2), Survie (9/2), Cathedral (9/2), Sand Gazelle (15/2), Miss Justice (17/2), Chantilly Lace (9/1), Francophone (11/1), Stateira (12/1), Arisaig (14/1), Qilin Queen (14/1), Jancis (18/1), Cheshire Dancer (28/1), American Gal (40/1)

CATHEDRAL ended last year with a good fourth at the Breeders' Cup and, with her reappearance run behind her, she could be ready to get back to winning ways. Survie promises to be suited by the return to this longer trip and is feared most, with Sand Gazelle completing the shortlist.