Musselburgh Race 3 - Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Scottish Sprint Cup Handicap
COVER UP (1) finished a good fourth in the 1000m G3 Nad Al Sheba Turf at Medan during March. Arrives fit with Oisin Murphy in the saddle for the first time. Previous course and distance winner AMERICAN AFFAIR (3) shaped better than the bare result contesting a competitive handicap at Ayr in September. May bounce back on reappearance. JER BATT (6) could be in the mix after being denied a head by the main selection attempting 1000m at Doncaster in October. MON NA SLIEVE (8) also holds sound claims following his smooth victory tackling track and trip last time.

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 15 at Meydan in the G3 Nad Al Sheba Turf Sprint on March 1 over 0m, 1.75 len behind West Acre with 60.5kg at $19. The run before that ran last of 14 at Jebel Ali in LR on February 15 over 0m, 14 len behind Royal Commando with 57.5kg at $4.80. Thereabouts last time out. Major player on best form.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/15 | 01/03/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3U | $524,017.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Good | William Buick | 60.5kg | 0:56.68 | - | 3 |
| 1.7L | $19.00 |
14/14 | 15/02/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 3U | $219,298.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Fast | Callum Shepherd | 57.5kg | 0:58.92 | - | 14 |
| 14.2L | $4.80 |
3/10 | 24/01/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN 3U | $372,807.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Good | William Buick | 60kg | 0:55.38 | - | 4 |
| 3.6L | $4.80 |
1/9 | 20/12/2024 | 55 | LR OPEN 3U | $210,084.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Good | William Buick | 57kg | 0:55.94 | - | 3 |
| 0.4L | $2.80 |
1/15 | 26/10/2024 | 42 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Doncaster | 1005m | Soft | William Buick | 57.5kg | 1:01.16 | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
10/22 | 14/09/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $190,270.00 | Doncaster | 1106m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 59.5kg | 1:06.27 | - | 21 |
| 4.8L | $9.50 |
5/19 | 24/08/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Robert Havlin | 58.5kg | 1:10.64 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $9.50 |
5/25 | 03/08/2024 | 42 | HCP 3U | $453,740.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 60kg | 1:10.17 | - | 26 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |
11/25 | 22/06/2024 | 85 | HCP 3U | $317,620.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | William Buick | 60kg | 1:13.04 | - | 29 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |
11/14 | 29/03/2024 | 36 | HCP 4U | $272,240.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 58.5kg | 1:11.88 | - | 13 |
| 9.3L | $3.75 |
1/8 | 22/02/2024 | 12 | HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 59kg | 0:59.09 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.83 |

Jockey: O J Orr
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 11 at Southwell All Weather on April 6 over 1220m, 11 len behind Ferrous with 57.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Ripon on April 27 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Glorious Angel with 57.5kg at $19. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/11 | 06/04/2025 | 162 | HCP 4U | $138,380.00 | Southwell | 1223m | Neutral | Ethan Tindall | 57.5kg | 1:14.18 | - | 8 |
| 11.0L | $51.00 |
10/15 | 26/10/2024 | 7 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Doncaster | 1005m | Soft | Oisin Orr | 58kg | 1:01.16 | - | 13 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
1/10 | 19/10/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Soft | Oisin Orr | 59.5kg | 1:01.80 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
2/12 | 05/10/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Soft | Jack Garritty | 59.5kg | 1:00.87 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
1/10 | 21/09/2024 | 7 | HCP 3U | $53,830.00 | Chester | 1005m | Good Soft | Jack Garritty | 61.5kg | 1:03.16 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
11/22 | 14/09/2024 | 24 | HCP 3U | $190,270.00 | Doncaster | 1106m | Good | Jamie Spencer | 56kg | 1:06.27 | - | 20 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
8/22 | 21/08/2024 | 39 | HCP 3U | $217,790.00 | York | 1106m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 57kg | 1:02.15 | - | 14 |
| 2.8L | $23.00 |
8/17 | 13/07/2024 | 27 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good | Jack Garritty | 60.5kg | 1:00.35 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $23.00 |
15/16 | 16/06/2024 | 22 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good Soft | Brandon Wilkie | 60.5kg | 0:56.94 | - | 1 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |
7/12 | 25/05/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | York | 1005m | Good Soft | David Nolan | 59kg | 0:58.51 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
3/11 | 09/05/2024 | 12 | HCP 4U | $83,680.00 | Chester | 1005m | Good | Jack Garritty | 61.5kg | 1:00.13 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: P Mulrennan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign 16th of 25 at Ayr September 21 over 1200m, 6 len behind Lethal Levi carrying 58kg at $3.80. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 2.5 len this track April 21 over 1000m defeating Paddy's Day with 57.5kg at $5. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
Last Starts 211 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16/25 | 21/09/2024 | 7 | HCP 3U | $326,690.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good Firm | Paul Mulrennan | 58kg | 1:07.75 | - | 4 |
| 6.8L | $3.75 |
1/22 | 14/09/2024 | 7 | HCP 3U | $190,270.00 | Doncaster | 1106m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 56.5kg | 1:06.27 | - | 22 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
3/10 | 07/09/2024 | 20 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Haydock Park | 1005m | Good | Amie Waugh | 56.5kg | 0:58.28 | - | 11 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
2/7 | 18/08/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Good Firm | Paul Mulrennan | 57.5kg | 1:01.26 | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
2/10 | 04/08/2024 | 49 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Haydock Park | 1005m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 59.5kg | 0:58.51 | - | 10 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
1/16 | 16/06/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good Soft | Amie Waugh | 53kg | 0:56.94 | - | 10 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
2/15 | 02/06/2024 | 42 | HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Good | David Egan | 56kg | 0:57.63 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.33 |
1/12 | 21/04/2024 | 213 | HCP 4U | $36,480.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good Soft | Paul Mulrennan | 57.5kg | 1:00.16 | - | 13 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
3/20 | 21/09/2023 | 20 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 1005m | Good Soft | Paul Mulrennan | 62kg | 1:00.06 | - | 21 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
1/12 | 01/09/2023 | 15 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Carlisle | 1207m | Good Firm | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 1:12.51 | - | 10 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
2/5 | 17/08/2023 | 17 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 1408m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 61.5kg | 1:30.76 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.91 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of six-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at Ascot October 5 over 1000m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Alcazan carrying 60.5kg at $6.50. Previously first up; fourth of 15 at this track April 21 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Equality carrying 57kg at $8. Sure to be ready to run well.
Last Starts 197 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/12 | 05/10/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Soft | Jason Hart | 60.5kg | 1:00.87 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
3/22 | 14/09/2024 | 24 | HCP 3U | $190,270.00 | Doncaster | 1106m | Good | Jason Hart | 56.5kg | 1:06.27 | - | 11 |
| 0.3L | $26.00 |
1/22 | 21/08/2024 | 22 | HCP 3U | $217,790.00 | York | 1106m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 55.5kg | 1:02.15 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
5/12 | 30/07/2024 | 30 | HCP 4U | $110,700.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Good | Jason Hart | 54.5kg | 0:55.64 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
4/16 | 30/06/2024 | 28 | HCP 3U | $173,430.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Y | Jason Hart | 56kg | 0:58.35 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
11/15 | 02/06/2024 | 17 | HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Good | Jason Hart | 61.5kg | 0:57.63 | - | 3 |
| 7.5L | $7.50 |
7/17 | 16/05/2024 | 25 | HCP 4U | $92,250.00 | York | 1005m | Good | Jason Hart | 57kg | 0:58.95 | - | 16 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |
4/15 | 21/04/2024 | 65 | HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good Soft | Jason Hart | 57kg | 0:59.97 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
1/17 | 16/02/2024 | 35 | HCP80-100 4U | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 58.5kg | 0:57.34 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
5/18 | 12/01/2024 | 35 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP 4U | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Jason Watson | 57kg | 0:57.63 | - | 9 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
8/18 | 08/12/2023 | 76 | HCP84-100 3U | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Billy Garritty | 58.5kg | 0:59.64 | - | 9 |
| 7.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation second of 15 at Doncaster October 26 over 1000m, soft track; a head behind Cover Up carrying 55.5kg at $6. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at Doncaster June 1 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Hiya Maite with 61kg at $7. This is an ideal race to kick off. In the right race and sure to go well.
Last Starts 176 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/15 | 26/10/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Doncaster | 1005m | Soft | Oisin Murphy | 55.5kg | 1:01.16 | - | 11 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
12/21 | 12/10/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | York | 1207m | Soft | Paul Mulrennan | 56.5kg | 1:14.35 | - | 15 |
| 6.8L | $23.00 |
4/10 | 28/09/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $108,900.00 | Haydock Park | 1005m | Soft | Paul Mulrennan | 58.5kg | 1:02.91 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
2/10 | 07/09/2024 | 9 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Haydock Park | 1005m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 59kg | 0:58.28 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
12/13 | 29/08/2024 | 25 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Oisin Orr | 60kg | 0:56.32 | - | 4 |
| 9.0L | $8.00 |
1/10 | 04/08/2024 | 49 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Haydock Park | 1005m | Good | Callum Rodriguez | 59kg | 0:58.51 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
3/16 | 16/06/2024 | 15 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good Soft | Callum Rodriguez | 59kg | 0:56.94 | - | 11 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
4/12 | 01/06/2024 | 344 | APP HCP 4U | $34,740.00 | Doncaster | 1005m | Good | Callum Rodriguez | 61kg | 0:57.70 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
12/26 | 23/06/2023 | 44 | HCP OPEN 3 | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Colin Keane | 56kg | 1:00.35 | - | 28 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |
2/10 | 10/05/2023 | 10 | HCP 3 | $53,830.00 | Chester | 1005m | Soft | Billy Loughnane | 54kg | 1:06.75 | - | 12 |
| 0.2L | $3.75 |
1/10 | 30/04/2023 | 47 | APP HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good Soft | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 1:02.41 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $2.75 |

Jockey: A Mullen
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 1.0 len at this track April 2 over 1000m defeating Curious Rover carrying 55.5kg at $7. The race before that second last of 9 at Wolverhampton on March 12 over 1020m, 6 len behind Spartan Arrow carrying 57.5kg at $10. Back in form and can go on with it.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 02/04/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good | Shane Gray | 55.5kg | 0:58.05 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
8/9 | 12/03/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $28,040.00 | Wolverhampton | 1024m | Neutral | Tom Eaves | 57.5kg | 0:59.92 | - | 5 |
| 6.3L | $10.00 |
7/10 | 20/02/2025 | 34 | HCP 4U | $27,590.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Oisin McSweeney | 55.5kg | 0:58.83 | - | 9 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |
4/7 | 17/01/2025 | 38 | HCP 4U | $20,300.00 | Southwell | 1000m | Neutral | Tom Eaves | 61kg | 0:57.91 | - | 7 |
| 3.2L | $9.00 |
9/9 | 10/12/2024 | 24 | HCP 3U | $46,490.00 | Southwell | 1001m | Neutral | Josephine Gordon | 55kg | 0:57.97 | - | 1 |
| 8.8L | $4.50 |
6/9 | 16/11/2024 | 47 | HCP 3U | $27,590.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Tom Eaves | 61kg | 0:59.48 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |
8/8 | 30/09/2024 | 87 | HCP 3U | $31,370.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1011m | Soft | Tom Eaves | 61.5kg | 1:01.23 | - | 2 |
| 6.0L | $7.00 |
5/9 | 05/07/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Doncaster | 1005m | Good | Tom Eaves | 58kg | 0:58.71 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
7/28 | 21/06/2024 | 36 | HCP 3 | $199,640.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Jamie Spencer | 57kg | 0:59.60 | - | 10 |
| 2.8L | $34.00 |
5/7 | 16/05/2024 | 237 | LR OPEN 3U | $129,150.00 | York | 1005m | Good | Tom Eaves | 59kg | 0:58.40 | - | 7 |
| 5.2L | $15.00 |
4/5 | 22/09/2023 | 27 | LR OPEN 2 | $63,550.00 | Ayr | 1005m | Good Soft | Tom Eaves | 59.5kg | 0:59.46 | - | 7 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Joanna Mason
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd of 10 at Pontefract on April 8 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Fahrenheit Seven carrying 54.5kg at $21. Previously second-up won by 5.5 len at Ripon April 18 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Mr Irrelevant with 57.5kg at $7. Harder here though and isn't among the top hopes today.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 08/04/2025 | 171 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Good | Joanna Mason | 54.5kg | 1:02.33 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |
10/10 | 19/10/2024 | 8 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Soft | Jason Hart | 54.5kg | 1:01.80 | - | 9 |
| 13.3L | $5.00 |
1/17 | 11/10/2024 | 6 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | York | 1005m | Soft | Jason Hart | 54.5kg | 0:59.95 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
8/11 | 05/10/2024 | 15 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 1005m | Soft | David Allan | 59.5kg | 0:58.98 | - | 7 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
18/24 | 20/09/2024 | 12 | HCP 3U | $62,060.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good | David Allan | 62kg | 1:09.42 | - | 25 |
| 6.3L | $23.00 |
3/13 | 08/09/2024 | 8 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | York | 1005m | Good Soft | James Sullivan | 55kg | 1:00.96 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |
7/10 | 31/08/2024 | 36 | HCP 3 | $35,890.00 | Chester | 1005m | Good | David Allan | 60.5kg | 1:01.00 | - | 10 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
11/14 | 26/07/2024 | 20 | HCP 3 | $36,300.00 | York | 1106m | Good Firm | David Allan | 61kg | 1:04.23 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $7.50 |
2/7 | 06/07/2024 | 21 | HCP 3 | $37,400.00 | Haydock Park | 1005m | Good | David Allan | 58.5kg | 1:00.53 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
15/17 | 15/06/2024 | 14 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | York | 1207m | Good Soft | James Sullivan | 51.5kg | 1:14.04 | - | 15 |
| 19.3L | $23.00 |
6/19 | 01/06/2024 | 15 | HCP 3 | $136,120.00 | Epsom Downs | 1005m | Good Soft | David Allan | 57.5kg | 0:55.62 | - | 10 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |