Musselburgh Race 4 - Champagne Pommery Brut Royal Gold Cup Handicap
INANNA (7) won last time by 0.5L over 1670m at Hamilton Park. Selected to go back-to-back eased in distance. BELLARCHI (5) was narrowly beaten a neck tackling 1500m at Chester on most recent start. Main danger. FAR ABOVE DREAM (6) finished 3L third attempting 1200m at Epsom Downs. Capable of better. YAASER (4) ran 1.75L fourth tackling a 1600m contest at York on latest outing. Might feature.

Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently settled back and ran on when 10th of 20 at Goodwood on July 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind Great Acclaim carrying 60kg at $19. The race before that won by 2 len at Epsom Downs July 17 over 1400m defeating Revolutionise with 65kg at $1.70. Too many question marks.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/20 | 30/07/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good | Richard Kingscote | 60kg | 1:25.06 | 20-14-10 | 20 |
| 6.0L | $19.00 |
1/6 | 17/07/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $21,220.00 | Epsom Downs | 1411m | Good Firm | Richard Kingscote | 65kg | 1:23.17 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $1.73 |
1/4 | 24/06/2025 | 9 | HCP 4U | $17,940.00 | Brighton | 1408m | Good Firm | Richard Kingscote | 63.5kg | 1:23.07 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.30 |
1/9 | 15/06/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $20,420.00 | Salisbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Richard Kingscote | 60.5kg | 1:27.61 | 6-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
3/21 | 31/05/2025 | 261 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 1408m | Good | Saffie Osborne | 59.5kg | 1:22.69 | 8-6-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
3/9 | 12/09/2024 | 17 | HCP 3 | $15,430.00 | Epsom Downs | 1709m | Heavy | Ross Coakley | 61.5kg | 1:52.55 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
2/6 | 26/08/2024 | 30 | HCP 3U | $15,430.00 | Epsom Downs | 1709m | Good | Richard Kingscote | 61kg | 1:45.53 | 5-4-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.75 |
5/14 | 27/07/2024 | 14 | HCP 3 | $37,210.00 | York | 1408m | Good Firm | Richard Kingscote | 60kg | 1:24.61 | - | 13 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
7/16 | 13/07/2024 | 304 | HCP 3U | $28,400.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | 1:27.35 | 6-6-7 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $15.00 |
8/12 | 13/09/2023 | 16 | HCP NSY 2 | $49,910.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Kieran Shoemark | 61.5kg | 1:27.04 | - | 11 |
| 5.3L | $3.00 |
1/7 | 28/08/2023 | 18 | MDN 2 | $54,450.00 | Epsom Downs | 1408m | Good | Richard Kingscote | 59.5kg | 1:24.21 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: J Fanning
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 13 at Thirsk on August 2 over 1400m, 17 len behind Rhythm Master with 58.5kg at $19. The run before that won by 0.5 len at Hamilton Park July 17 over 1670m defeating Lunar Eclipse carrying 59kg at $6. Prefer to see him back in form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/13 | 02/08/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good Firm | Joe Fanning | 58.5kg | 1:24.61 | 5-5-12 | 12 |
| 17.3L | $19.00 |
1/11 | 17/07/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $18,630.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1671m | Good | Joe Fanning | 59kg | 1:44.96 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
4/6 | 01/07/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $55,350.00 | Musselburgh | 1799m | Good | Joe Fanning | 60.5kg | 1:49.99 | 5-3-4 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $7.00 |
2/8 | 24/06/2025 | 39 | HCP 4U | $19,330.00 | Beverley | 2011m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 61kg | 2:03.42 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
7/7 | 16/05/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $55,350.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2428m | Good Firm | Joe Fanning | 57kg | 2:32.76 | 1-2-7 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $9.50 |
8/9 | 26/04/2025 | 274 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Haydock Park | 2011m | Good | Richard Kingscote | 62kg | 2:11.46 | 1-1-8 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $6.00 |
6/7 | 26/07/2024 | 15 | HCP 3U | $28,400.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Joe Fanning | 59kg | 2:32.92 | - | 5 |
| 51.5L | $2.63 |
1/5 | 11/07/2024 | 9 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Carlisle | 2212m | Good | Joe Fanning | 61kg | 2:28.61 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.62 |
2/6 | 02/07/2024 | 31 | HCP 3 | $13,610.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1709m | Good | Joe Fanning | 62kg | 1:46.42 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.75 |
6/8 | 01/06/2024 | 14 | HCP 3 | $90,750.00 | Musselburgh | 1810m | Good | Joe Fanning | 57.5kg | 1:53.59 | - | 6 |
| 14.0L | $7.00 |
12/13 | 18/05/2024 | 27 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Joe Fanning | 51.5kg | 2:04.36 | - | 1 |
| 21.5L | $17.00 |

Jockey: S H James
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at Doncaster on June 28 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Another Investment carrying 61kg at $9. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Doncaster on June 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Trefor carrying 61kg at $7.50. Will need to do a bit more.
Last Starts 41 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 | 28/06/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $19,930.00 | Doncaster | 1209m | Good Firm | Kevin Stott | 61kg | 1:11.73 | 6-6-4 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
8/9 | 06/06/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $19,930.00 | Doncaster | 1209m | Good | Kevin Stott | 61kg | 1:11.38 | 3-3-8 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $7.50 |
3/7 | 17/05/2025 | 37 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Good Firm | Callum Rodriguez | 61kg | 1:11.45 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
13/13 | 10/04/2025 | 187 | HCP 4U | $28,040.00 | Newcastle | 1208m | Neutral | Callum Rodriguez | 59.5kg | 1:13.01 | 5-11-13 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $9.00 |
5/11 | 05/10/2024 | 18 | APP HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 61.5kg | 1:26.12 | 2-2-5 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
1/10 | 17/09/2024 | 25 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good Firm | Callum Rodriguez | 62.5kg | 1:09.97 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.63 |
5/7 | 23/08/2024 | 14 | HCP 3 | $23,590.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 60kg | 1:39.65 | 4-2-5 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
2/7 | 09/08/2024 | 18 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good | P J McDonald | 61kg | 1:27.63 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.40 |
1/10 | 22/07/2024 | 44 | HCP 3U | $22,960.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good Firm | Callum Rodriguez | 58.5kg | 1:31.92 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
6/9 | 08/06/2024 | 21 | HCP 3 | $36,300.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good | Callum Rodriguez | 60kg | 1:43.72 | 1-1-6 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $5.00 |
5/7 | 18/05/2024 | 39 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Callum Rodriguez | 58.5kg | 1:25.37 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |

Jockey: P Mulrennan
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 19 at York on July 26 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Billyb with 58kg at $11. The run before that got back early 13th of 22 at York on July 25 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Quest For Fun with 58kg at $9. Not far away last time. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/19 | 26/07/2025 | 1 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 1609m | Good | Lauren Young | 58kg | 1:36.46 | 19-14-4 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
13/22 | 25/07/2025 | 4 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 1408m | Good Soft | Lauren Young | 58kg | 1:25.02 | 22-19-13 | 20 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
3/18 | 21/07/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $55,350.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good Soft | Lauren Young | 59kg | 1:13.36 | 18-17-3 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
1/9 | 01/07/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Musselburgh | 1422m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 60.5kg | 1:25.26 | 9-6-1 | 3 |
| 0.0L | $4.00 |
4/11 | 13/06/2025 | 26 | HCP APP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 1408m | Good Firm | Amie Waugh | 59.5kg | 1:22.89 | 8-7-4 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
4/13 | 18/05/2025 | 2 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good Firm | Paul Mulrennan | 59.5kg | 1:24.17 | 10-8-4 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.75 |
6/22 | 16/05/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $46,130.00 | York | 1408m | Good Firm | William Buick | 57kg | 1:25.32 | 21-20-6 | 22 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
1/12 | 28/04/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Ayr | 1454m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 59.5kg | 1:28.69 | 11-10-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
3/8 | 21/04/2025 | 193 | HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good Firm | Amie Waugh | 52kg | 1:35.61 | 7-7-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $41.00 |
12/13 | 10/10/2024 | 9 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Ayr | 1454m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 61.5kg | 1:34.22 | 13-13-12 | 13 |
| 8.0L | $8.50 |
4/9 | 01/10/2024 | 10 | APP HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Good | Amie Waugh | 61.5kg | 1:42.64 | 9-7-4 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Oliver Stammers
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Chester on August 3 over 1500m, neck behind Abduction carrying 57.5kg at $9. Before that 5th of 19 at York on July 26 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Billyb carrying 60.5kg at $19. Leading prospect.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 03/08/2025 | 8 | CLM 3U | $36,300.00 | Chester | 1508m | Good Firm | Oliver Stammers | 57.5kg | 1:32.43 | 4-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
5/19 | 26/07/2025 | 10 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 1609m | Good | Oliver Stammers | 60.5kg | 1:36.46 | 2-5-5 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $19.00 |
1/10 | 16/07/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good Soft | Oliver Stammers | 63.5kg | 1:24.08 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
4/6 | 05/07/2025 | 56 | HCP APP F 3U | $28,870.00 | Beverley | 1700m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 62kg | 1:49.10 | 1-3-4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $17.00 |
6/6 | 10/05/2025 | 11 | HCP F 3U | $92,250.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Sam James | 54kg | 1:38.46 | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $15.00 |
3/5 | 29/04/2025 | 23 | HCP F 4U | $46,130.00 | Nottingham | 1678m | Good Firm | Sam James | 58.5kg | 1:44.26 | 4-5-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
8/9 | 06/04/2025 | 22 | HCP F 3U | $40,590.00 | Southwell | 1622m | Neutral | Sam James | 62kg | 1:39.72 | 4-4-8 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $4.50 |
1/6 | 15/03/2025 | 124 | HCP F 4U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Oliver Stammers | 60.5kg | 1:40.75 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
7/10 | 11/11/2024 | 19 | HCP 3U | $17,530.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | Sam James | 61kg | 1:39.90 | 4-7-7 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $7.50 |
7/10 | 23/10/2024 | 18 | HCP F 3U | $31,760.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Soft | Sam James | 57.5kg | 1:41.49 | 10-8-7 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $51.00 |
9/10 | 05/10/2024 | 77 | HCP F 3U | $45,370.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good Soft | Oliver Stammers | 61kg | 1:27.00 | 5-9-9 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Darragh Keenan
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 37-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Epsom Downs on July 2 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Alzahir with 59kg at $6. Before that of 18 at York on June 14 over 1200m, 11 len behind Hucklesbrook carrying 53.5kg at $26. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 37 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 | 02/07/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $27,680.00 | Epsom Downs | 1210m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 59kg | 1:09.30 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
17/18 | 14/06/2025 | 8 | HCP 3 | $226,870.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Silvestre De Sousa | 53.5kg | 1:09.83 | 7-11-17 | 19 |
| 11.5L | $26.00 |
1/7 | 06/06/2025 | 61 | HCP 3 | $18,820.00 | Bath | 1151m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | 1:09.61 | 6-3-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
2/9 | 06/04/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $26,010.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good | Joseph Sheridan | 61kg | 0:59.82 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $41.00 |
7/13 | 16/03/2025 | 9 | MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Soft | Alan Casey | 56kg | 1:20.13 | - | 10 |
| 4.0L | $201.00 |
5/8 | 07/03/2025 | - | CLM 3 | $19,030.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Joseph Sheridan | 61kg | 1:26.32 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Lauren Young
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at Hamilton Park July 18 over 1670m defeating Hostelry with 63kg at $3.50. The race before that favourite; won by 0.8 len at Ayr July 7 over 1400m defeating Jkr Cobbler with 59kg at $4. Rates highly and expected to run well.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 18/07/2025 | 11 | HCP F 3U | $14,760.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1671m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 63kg | 1:47.28 | 5-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
1/11 | 07/07/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $16,460.00 | Ayr | 1408m | Good Soft | Paul Mulrennan | 59kg | 1:34.52 | 7-7-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
2/6 | 26/06/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $14,440.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 61.5kg | 1:10.81 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
3/7 | 18/06/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $16,500.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good | Kaiya Fraser | 57.5kg | 1:11.02 | 7-7-3 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
3/12 | 05/06/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1212m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 59kg | 1:11.90 | 7-6-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |
5/13 | 21/05/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $12,920.00 | Ayr | 1454m | Good Firm | Paul Mulrennan | 57.5kg | 1:29.58 | 9-9-5 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $5.50 |
1/6 | 01/05/2025 | 3 | HCP 4U | $12,920.00 | Ayr | 1454m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 60.5kg | 1:31.24 | 5-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
6/9 | 28/04/2025 | 6 | HCP APP 4U | $12,920.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good | Amie Waugh | 61kg | 1:12.05 | 2-2-6 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |
3/9 | 22/04/2025 | 54 | HCP APP 4U | $12,700.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good Firm | Amie Waugh | 54.5kg | 1:10.54 | 8-8-3 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
11/11 | 27/02/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Amie Waugh | 57.5kg | 1:13.12 | 4-6-11 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $101.00 |
8/8 | 20/02/2025 | 72 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Amie Waugh | 59.5kg | 1:00.08 | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 21.3L | $17.00 |