Cathedral hunting Atalanta honours for Kevin Philippart de Foy

KEVIN Philippart de Foy is excited to see Cathedral run for the first time in his name when she heads to Sandown for the BetMGM Atalanta Stakes today.

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Despite not adding to her impressive debut success from last autumn, the high-class three-year-old has caught the eye many times in defeat for previous handler Ralph Beckett - including when fourth in the Coronation Stakes - and reverts to a mile on her first outing for Amo Racing's principal trainer.

“She's a smart filly and I think she got a bit stuck in the ground in France with the trip a little bit far, so conditions on Saturday should suit her better, providing we don't get too much rain,” said Philippart de Foy.

“The filly arrived in very good shape from Ralph and we have just kept her ticking along.