Musselburgh Race 3 - Virgin Bet Goliath Cup Stakes (Listed)
AL QAREEM (1) Resuming. Felt the pinch late when 3rd last start at Ascot and up against a less competitive field. Should muster plenty of early toe. Clifford Lee has been successful previously. This suits. MOUNT ATLAS (3) Racing fresh after a break. Kept chasing when 4th last time at Newbury and has minimal work to do from the stall. Not out of this. MANY MEN (2) First up from a break of 26 weeks and romped home to win first up last preparation at Doncaster. Facing formidable competition. Keep in mind. ROARING LEGEND (4) Nice run when 2nd last run at Lingfield and goes down in weight. Trainer has gone for the winkers on, take note. Has plenty of early speed. One of the hopes.

Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Was outmuscled when 3rd beaten by just short of 14L last start at Ascot and challenged by less formidable competitors. Will show up at the business end.
Last Starts 167 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 18/10/2025 | - | Group 1 | $522,589.00 | Ascot | 3208m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 61.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 04/10/2025 | - | Group 3 | $83,615.00 | Ascot | 2405m | SOFT | Clifford Lee | 61.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 6L | $3.10 |
| 3/9 | 14/09/2025 | - | Group 1 | $494,998.00 | Curragh | 2816m | SOFT | Clifford Lee | 62kg | - | - | 2 |
| 8.25L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/08/2025 | - | Group 2 | $245,925.00 | York | 3269m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 59.5kg | - | 3-3-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 5 |
| 8.25L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 12/07/2025 | - | Group 3 | $83,615.00 | York | 2787m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 57.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.57 |
| 1/4 | 14/06/2025 | - | Listed | $68,859.00 | York | 2787m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 08/05/2025 | - | Group 3 | $137,718.00 | Chester | 2691m | GOOD | S H James | 59.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.25L | $8.00 |
| 1/4 | 09/04/2025 | - | Listed | $54,103.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | - | 1-2-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.67 |
| 3/8 | 20/03/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $52,001.00 | Saint Cloud | 2399m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 59.5kg | 02:31.47 | - | 3 |
| 0.05L | $2.25 |
| 4/8 | 27/10/2024 | - | Flat | $350,000.00 | Saint Cloud | 3100m | HEAVY8 | Clifford Lee | 59kg | 08:16.00 | - | 7 |
| 6.45L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 05/10/2024 | - | Group 3 | $83,615.00 | Ascot | 2405m | SOFT | Clifford Lee | 60kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1-1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2L | $2.10 |
| 1/6 | 14/09/2024 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Chester | 2471m | SOFT | Pierre Louis Jamin | 59.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.75L | $1.80 |
| 2/5 | 17/08/2024 | - | Group 3 | $88,533.00 | Newbury | 2670m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 2 |
| 2L | $2.60 |
| 5/6 | 30/07/2024 | - | Group 1 | $491,850.00 | Goodwood | 3218m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 62.5kg | - | 3-3-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $18.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/07/2024 | - | Group 3 | $83,615.00 | York | 2787m | GOOD | S H James | 57.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |
| 5/7 | 02/06/2024 | - | Group 2 | $130,000.00 | Chantilly | 2399m | SOFT5 | Clifford Lee | 57kg | 08:34.00 | - | 5 |
| 4.55L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 17/05/2024 | - | Group 2 | $177,066.00 | York | 2787m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 9.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/10 | 20/04/2024 | - | Registered As The John Porter Stakes | $0.00 | Newbury | 2414m | SOFT | Clifford Lee | 59.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/6 | 03/11/2023 | - | Group 3 | $0.00 | Newmarket | 2414m | HEAVY | Clifford Lee | 61kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.75L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 07/10/2023 | - | Group 3 | $0.00 | Ascot | 2405m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.75L | $6.00 |

Jockey: P Cosgrave
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 26 weeks and rocketed home when winning first up last preparation at Doncaster. Up against a more competitive field. Could win this.
Last Starts 182 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 03/10/2025 | - | Listed | $98,370.00 | Ascot | 2847m | SOFT | Oisin Murphy | 58.5kg | - | 6-6-5-5-5-5-5-4 | 2 |
| 1.55L | $6.00 |
| 2/12 | 23/08/2025 | - | Heritage Handicap | $167,229.00 | York | 2787m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | - | 9-9-9-9-8-8-8-8 | 8 |
| 0.05L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 25/07/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $24,592.00 | Ascot | 3208m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 57.5kg | - | 5-6-6-6-5-6-6-6 | 3 |
| 1L | $2.25 |
| 8/10 | 05/07/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $98,370.00 | Haydock | 2817m | GOOD | Ryan Sexton | 57.5kg | - | 6-5-5-5-5-6-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 07/06/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $49,185.00 | Doncaster | 2921m | GOOD | Ryan Sexton | 56kg | - | 5-5-5-5-6-6-6-6 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 15/05/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $27,052.00 | York | 2384m | FIRM | Jack Doughty | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8 | 6 |
| 4L | $7.00 |
| 5/12 | 25/04/2025 | - | CL4 | $21,641.00 | Sandown | 2001m | GOOD | Pat Cosgrave | 59kg | - | 8-8-8-9-9-10-9-8 | 1 |
| 3.55L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/03/2025 | - | GBB Plus Race | $22,133.00 | Doncaster | 2050m | GOOD | Jack Doughty | 54kg | - | 5-4-5-5-5-4-4-1 | 4 |
| 2L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/10/2024 | - | CL2 | $39,348.00 | Newmarket | 2011m | SOFT | Jack Doughty | 50kg | - | 5-6-6-6-6-5-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/10/2024 | - | CL5 | $8,264.00 | Yarmouth | 1612m | SOFT | Luke Catton | 58.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-3-5-5 | 8 |
| 3.75L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/09/2024 | - | GBB Race | $9,493.00 | Bath | 1609m | GOOD | Luke Catton | 58.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-1-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $4.20 |
| 5/10 | 26/08/2024 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Epsom | 1410m | GOOD | Pat Cosgrave | 59.5kg | - | 8-8-8-7-7-7-5 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 09/08/2024 | - | CL4 | $7,869.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 57.5kg | - | 7-5-5-5-5-6-2 | 2 |
| 1.75L | $1.65 |

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a break. Jumped at $9.00 and inched into 4th last time at Newbury and can save some energy from the stall. Nice value bet.
Last Starts 160 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 25/10/2025 | - | Group 3 | $73,777.00 | Newbury | 2414m | SOFT | Rob Hornby | 60kg | - | 8-8-8-7-7-7-7-7 | 2 |
| 9.75L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 13/09/2025 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Chester | 2471m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 59.5kg | - | 4-4-4-5-5-5-5-5 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 9/10 | 22/08/2025 | - | Heritage Handicap | $118,044.00 | York | 2384m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 63.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 16.4L | $2.62 |
| 1/6 | 12/07/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $44,267.00 | Ascot | 2405m | GOOD | David Probert | 64.5kg | - | 5-5-5-6-5-5-6-6 | 3 |
| 1L | $2.25 |
| 5/18 | 20/06/2025 | - | Handicap | $108,207.00 | Ascot | 2405m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 61.5kg | - | 14-13-13-13-14-13-14-14 | 17 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/05/2025 | - | Group 3 | $137,718.00 | Chester | 2691m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/14 | 29/03/2025 | - | GBB Plus Race | $98,370.00 | Kempton | 2211m | GOOD | Hayley Turner | 61kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.95L | $5.50 |
| 2/15 | 11/10/2024 | - | Heritage Handicap | $98,370.00 | Newmarket | 2414m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 59.5kg | - | 12-10-10-8-8-9-9-6 | 7 |
| 3.75L | $4.33 |
| 1/8 | 26/07/2024 | - | CL2 | $44,266.00 | Ascot | 2405m | GOOD | Hayley Turner | 53kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/13 | 10/07/2024 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Kempton | 2413m | GOOD | David Probert | 62kg | - | 7-7-7-6-6-6-5-7 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Redcar | 2012m | SOFT | Clifford Lee | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2L | $4.33 |
| 8/11 | 10/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | GOOD | William Carver | 59.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.55L | $41.00 |
| 99/13 | 15/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Windsor | 2011m | SOFT | William Carver | 59kg | - | - | 9 |
| 999L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Came in 2nd last run at Lingfield and carrying less weight this time. Winkers on could be an important change. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Watch the betting.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 27/02/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $44,266.00 | Lingfield | 3172m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 62.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.25L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/02/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $24,790.00 | Wolverhampton | 3328m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 63.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1L | $4.33 |
| 3/13 | 12/09/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $68,859.00 | Doncaster | 2921m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 62.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $17.00 |
| 10/22 | 23/08/2025 | - | Heritage Handicap | $491,850.00 | York | 2787m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 60kg | - | 9-8-12-16-16-16-15-14 | 14 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/13 | 11/07/2025 | - | Heritage Handicap | $98,370.00 | Newmarket | 2816m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 62.5kg | - | 2-8-8-8-8-8-8-8 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |
| 9/20 | 28/06/2025 | - | Heritage Handicap | $147,555.00 | Newcastle | 3269m | GOOD | David Probert | 62kg | - | 7-10-10-11-11-13-13-13 | 10 |
| 8.7L | $12.00 |
| 6/6 | 08/05/2025 | - | Group 3 | $137,718.00 | Chester | 2691m | GOOD | David Probert | 58kg | - | 4-4-4-3-3-3-3-3 | 4 |
| 27.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/14 | 18/04/2025 | - | 2 | $172,148.00 | Newcastle | 3269m | GOOD | David Probert | 62.5kg | - | 2-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/10 | 28/02/2025 | - | GBB Plus Race | $44,266.00 | Lingfield | 3172m | GOOD | David Probert | 62.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 3 |
| 5L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 17/01/2025 | - | CL2 | $44,266.00 | Newcastle | 3269m | GOOD | David Probert | 58kg | - | 4-4-4-5-5-5-5-4 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 04/01/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,345.00 | Wolverhampton | 2815m | GOOD | David Probert | 63.5kg | - | 3-3-4-3-3-3-3-3 | 4 |
| 6L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 03/11/2024 | - | CL4 | $10,083.00 | Huntingdon | 3313m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | - | 4-4-6-6-6-6-4 | 0 |
| 28.55L | $3.60 |
| 5/11 | 12/10/2024 | - | Limited Handicap | $24,593.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 70kg | - | 5-5-7-7-7-6-5 | 0 |
| 10.4L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/09/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 10L | $2.00 |
| 3/4 | 17/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,377.00 | Aintree | 3409m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $1.36 |
| 1/12 | 26/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | GOOD | Dylan Johnston | 68kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $1.85 |
| 99/22 | 12/03/2024 | - | Registered As The Fred Winter | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | HEAVY | Sean Bowen | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $41.00 |
| 3/5 | 20/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | HEAVY | Sean Bowen | 70kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.25L | $1.28 |
| 2/8 | 04/02/2024 | - | Juvenile Hurdle | $0.00 | Musselburgh | 3130m | SOFT | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Kempton | 3218m | SOFT | Kielan Woods | 70kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Cieren Fallon
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Honest race when 2nd last start at Southwell and will try to take advantage of the draw. Jockey Cieren Fallon and trainer James Owen must be respected as a team. Others make far more appeal.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 04/03/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $9,345.00 | Southwell | 2233m | GOOD | Mason Paetel | 61.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.25L | $3.00 |
| 6/12 | 10/02/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $9,345.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | GOOD | Pat Cosgrave | 61.5kg | - | 10-10-11-10-10-10-10-10 | 11 |
| 1.6L | $9.00 |
| 6/12 | 28/11/2025 | - | Listed | $44,266.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 70kg | - | 8-5-6-4-7-8-6 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/11/2025 | - | Registered As The Prestbury Juvenile Hurdle | $78,696.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 67kg | - | 6-3-3-5-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 8L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 70kg | - | 3-3-3-3-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4L | $1.24 |
| 4/8 | 25/09/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $14,756.00 | Newmarket | 2414m | GOOD | Pat Cosgrave | 62.5kg | - | 8-7-7-7-7-7-6-6 | 9 |
| 6.7L | $9.50 |
| 10/10 | 19/07/2025 | - | Fillies' & Mares' Listed | $44,267.00 | Newmarket | 2414m | GOOD | S D Bowen | 55kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 1 |
| 80.75L | $101.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/05/2025 | - | Fillies' Listed | $118,044.00 | Chester | 2281m | GOOD | Saffie Osborne | 58kg | - | 4-4-4-3-3-4-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/4 | 24/03/2025 | - | GBB Plus Race | $9,345.00 | Wolverhampton | 2460m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 58.5kg | - | 3-3-4-4-4-4-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.05L | $2.25 |
| 1/12 | 21/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | GOOD | Jack Doughty | 56kg | - | 6-5-5-5-6-5-5-3 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 2/5 | 17/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Chelmsford | 2011m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 58kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/09/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,361.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Neil Callan | 58kg | - | 3-3-2-2-3-5-5-5 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $61.00 |

Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh from a 26 week spell. Came in 2nd last time at Toulouse but matched against a stronger field. Expected to be flashing home. Priced to finish behind most.
Last Starts 184 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 01/10/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $47,599.00 | Toulouse | 2399m | GOOD | Mickael Barzalona | 54.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2L | $4.33 |
| 7/9 | 21/08/2025 | - | Fillies' And Mares' Listed | $98,370.00 | York | 2384m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 57.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-3-3-3 | 5 |
| 5.75L | $15.00 |
| 7/11 | 19/06/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 2 | $245,925.00 | Ascot | 2405m | GOOD | James Doyle | 58kg | - | 9-7-6-6-8-7-7-7 | 8 |
| 7.55L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/05/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $24,592.00 | Chester | 2471m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 61.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1L | $1.91 |
| 1/7 | 28/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,182.00 | Southwell | 2426m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 55kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.75L | $1.30 |
| 2/10 | 28/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,182.00 | Southwell | 2233m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 57kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.75 |
| 5/10 | 13/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 58kg | - | 8-8-8-8-7-7-6-5 | 5 |
| 3.45L | $6.00 |