Musselburgh Race 3 - Virgin Bet Goliath Cup Stakes (Listed)
The first renewal named as the Goliath Cup in which AL QAREEM (1) won this race last year when staged at Nottingham as the Listed Further Flight Stakes. Won a pair of G3 events during 2025 and recorded a decent third attempting the 3200m G1 British Champions Long Distance Cup at Ascot in October. Top pick on return. MOUNT ATLAS (3) concluded last season with a decent 9L fourth contesting the 2400m soft ground G3 St Simon Stakes at Newbury. Holds ability for this grade and tackles this trip for the first time. Makes appeal. ROARING LEGEND (4) ran well five weeks ago when 1.25L second in a 3200m handicap at Lingfield AW. Interesting, MANY MEN (2) won a 3200m Ascot handicap three starts back. Warrants a market check.

Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at Ascot in the G1 British Champions Long Distance Cup October 18 over 3200m, 13 len behind Trawlerman carrying 61kg at $8. First up last campaign third of 8 at Saint-Cloud in the LR March 20 2025 over 2400m, 3 len behind Internaute carrying 59.5kg at $2.50. Can return to winning form.
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 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $950,960.00 | Ascot Uk | 3218m | Good | Clifford Lee | 61kg | 3:22.29 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 04/10/2025 | 20 | G3 OPEN 3U | $152,150.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Soft | Clifford Lee | 61kg | 2:39.34 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $3.25 |
| 3/9 | 14/09/2025 | 23 | G1 OPEN 3U | $848,710.00 | Curragh | 2816m | GY | Clifford Lee | 61.5kg | 2:59.87 | - | 2 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/08/2025 | 41 | G2 OPEN 3U | $453,740.00 | York | 3319m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 59.5kg | 3:29.04 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 12/07/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 4U | $154,270.00 | York | 2816m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 57kg | 3:01.27 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.57 |
| 1/4 | 14/06/2025 | 37 | LR OPEN 4U | $121,830.00 | York | 2816m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | 2:58.21 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 08/05/2025 | 29 | G3 OPEN 4U | $254,090.00 | Chester | 2715m | Good | Sam James | 59.5kg | 2:55.74 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/4 | 09/04/2025 | 20 | LR OPEN 4U | $101,480.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | Good | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | 3:00.60 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.67 |
| 3/8 | 20/03/2025 | 144 | LR OPEN 4U | $86,810.00 | Saint Cloud | 2400m | Good Soft | Clifford Lee | 59.5kg | 2:31.47 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $2.50 |
| 4/8 | 27/10/2024 | 22 | G1 OPEN H 3U | $565,430.00 | Saint Cloud | 3100m | Heavy | Clifford Lee | 59kg | 3:33.16 | 4-3-4 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $7.30 |
| 1/7 | 05/10/2024 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3U | $154,270.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Soft | Clifford Lee | 60kg | 2:37.86 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |

Jockey: P Cosgrave
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Ascot in the LR Noel Murless Stakes October 3 over 2800m, 1.5 len behind Fantasy World with 58.5kg at $6. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Doncaster March 30 2025 over 2000m defeating Chartwell Jock with 53.5kg at $3. Can feature with the right run.
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 | 41 | LR OPEN 3 | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 2816m | Good Soft | Oisin Murphy | 58.5kg | 3:12.08 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/12 | 23/08/2025 | 29 | HCP 3 | $308,540.00 | York | 2816m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | 2:59.71 | 7-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 25/07/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Ascot Uk | 3218m | Good | Tom Marquand | 57.5kg | 3:32.11 | 6-4-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.25 |
| 8/10 | 05/07/2025 | 28 | HCP 3 | $184,500.00 | Haydock Park | 2817m | Good | Ryan Sexton | 57kg | 3:08.32 | 7-9-8 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 07/06/2025 | 23 | HCP 3 | $92,250.00 | Doncaster | 2921m | Good | Ryan Sexton | 56kg | 3:08.00 | 5-7-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 15/05/2025 | 20 | HCP 3 | $49,910.00 | York | 2414m | Good Firm | Jack Doughty | 54kg | 2:33.69 | 8-5-3 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $7.50 |
| 5/12 | 25/04/2025 | 26 | HCP 3 | $40,590.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2001m | Good | Pat Cosgrave | 59kg | 2:12.02 | 8-8-5 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/03/2025 | 158 | HCP 3 | $40,840.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good | Jack Doughty | 53.5kg | 2:10.26 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/10/2024 | 16 | NSY HCP 2 | $72,600.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Soft | Jack Doughty | 49.5kg | 2:08.50 | 5-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/10/2024 | 23 | APP NSY HCP 2 | $15,250.00 | Yarmouth | 1609m | Good Soft | Luke Catton | 58kg | 1:39.42 | 2-3-5 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/09/2024 | 19 | MDN 2 | $17,510.00 | Bath | 1609m | Good | Luke Catton | 58kg | 1:41.89 | 2-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Newbury in the G3 St. Simon Stakes October 25 over 2400m, soft track; 9 len behind Hamish carrying 60kg at $9. First up last campaign fourth of 14 at Kempton Park All Weather March 29 2025 over 2200m, 3 len behind Teumessias Fox with 61kg at $5.50. Tough to beat on best efforts.
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 | 42 | G3 OPEN 3U | $150,570.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Soft | Rob Hornby | 60kg | 2:42.46 | 8-4-4 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 13/09/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 3U | $110,700.00 | Chester | 2472m | Good Soft | Rob Hornby | 59.5kg | 2:36.61 | 4-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 9/10 | 22/08/2025 | 41 | HCP 3U | $217,790.00 | York | 2414m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 63.5kg | 2:29.42 | 1-3-9 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $2.63 |
| 1/6 | 12/07/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | David Probert | 64.5kg | 2:31.29 | 5-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.25 |
| 5/18 | 20/06/2025 | 43 | HCP 3U | $199,640.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Rob Hornby | 61kg | 2:29.79 | 14-12-5 | 17 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/05/2025 | 40 | G3 OPEN 4U | $254,090.00 | Chester | 2715m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 2:55.74 | 5-6-5 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/14 | 29/03/2025 | 169 | HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Hayley Turner | 61kg | 2:17.69 | 3-1-4 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/15 | 11/10/2024 | 77 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2414m | Good Soft | Oisin Murphy | 59.5kg | 2:32.81 | 12-1-2 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/8 | 26/07/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good | Hayley Turner | 53kg | 2:33.87 | 6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/13 | 10/07/2024 | 43 | NOV 3U | $74,810.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | David Probert | 61.5kg | 2:33.23 | 6-4-3 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/05/2024 | 18 | MDN 35 | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Soft | Clifford Lee | 58kg | 2:14.40 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Freshened for 36 days. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Wolverhampton on February 6 over 3300m, 1.0 len behind Ribble Vibe with 63.5kg at $4.30. Second-up 2nd of 8 at Lingfield All Weather on February 27 over 3200m, 1.3 len behind Enemy with 62.5kg at $6. Has ability and sure to run well.
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 | 21 | HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 62.5kg | 3:26.22 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/02/2026 | 147 | HCP 4U | $45,740.00 | Wolverhampton | 3319m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 63.5kg | 3:41.88 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.33 |
| 3/13 | 12/09/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $129,150.00 | Doncaster | 2921m | Good Soft | Jason Hart | 62kg | 3:06.99 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $17.00 |
| 10/22 | 23/08/2025 | 43 | HCP 4U | $893,450.00 | York | 2816m | Good Firm | Hollie Doyle | 60kg | 2:59.16 | 9-17-10 | 14 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/13 | 11/07/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $184,500.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2816m | Good Firm | Colin Keane | 62.5kg | 2:55.34 | 2-5-4 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $29.00 |
| 9/20 | 28/06/2025 | 51 | HCP 3U | $276,750.00 | Newcastle | 3269m | Neutral | David Probert | 61.5kg | 3:31.28 | 8-3-9 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/6 | 08/05/2025 | 20 | G3 OPEN 4U | $254,090.00 | Chester | 2715m | Good | David Probert | 58kg | 2:55.74 | 4-4-6 | 4 |
| 27.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/14 | 18/04/2025 | 49 | HCP 4U | $317,620.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | Neutral | David Probert | 62.5kg | 3:26.14 | 2-1-6 | 11 |
| 10.0L | $4.33 |
| 1/10 | 28/02/2025 | 42 | HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Neutral | David Probert | 62.5kg | 3:26.24 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 17/01/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $83,030.00 | Newcastle | 3270m | Neutral | David Probert | 58kg | 3:37.70 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/7 | 04/01/2025 | 62 | HCP 4U | $17,530.00 | Wolverhampton | 2815m | Neutral | David Probert | 63.5kg | 2:59.97 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Cieren Fallon
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming got back early 6th of 12 at Lingfield All Weather on February 10 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Wyld Bill carrying 61kg at $9. Second-up 2nd in a small field at Southwell All Weather on March 4 over 2200m, 1.3 len behind Bint Al Daar carrying 59kg at $3. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.
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 | 22 | HCP F 4U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Mason Paetel | 59kg | 2:24.02 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 6/12 | 10/02/2026 | 74 | APP HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 61kg | 2:05.89 | 10-10-6 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/12 | 28/11/2025 | 13 | LR OPEN F 3 | $89,070.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 4:09.03 | 8-7-6 | 0 |
| 21.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/11/2025 | 38 | G2 OPEN 3 | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Heavy | Sean Bowen | 66.5kg | 4:06.72 | 6-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/10/2025 | 13 | JHDLE MDN F 3 | $14,520.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good Firm | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 3:43.56 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.25 |
| 4/8 | 25/09/2025 | 68 | HCP 3U | $27,680.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2414m | Good | Pat Cosgrave | 62kg | 2:35.90 | 8-5-4 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $9.50 |
| 10/10 | 19/07/2025 | 73 | LR OPEN F 3U | $81,670.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2414m | Good Soft | Sean Dylan Bowen | 55kg | 2:35.48 | 1-10-10 | 1 |
| 80.8L | $101.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/05/2025 | 44 | LR OPEN F 3 | $217,790.00 | Chester | 2313m | Good | Saffie Osborne | 58kg | 2:29.15 | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/4 | 24/03/2025 | 123 | HCP 3 | $18,590.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 58.5kg | 2:40.69 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.25 |
| 1/12 | 21/11/2024 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Jack Doughty | 56kg | 1:51.56 | 6-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 2/5 | 17/10/2024 | 26 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 58kg | 2:05.14 | 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign second of 13 at Toulouse in the LR October 1 over 2400m, 2 len behind Ryka with 54.5kg at $3.90. When resuming last campaign seventh of 9 at York in the LR Galtres Stakes August 21 over 2390m, 6 len behind Charlotte's Web with 57kg at $15. Looks tested in this field.
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 | 41 | LR OPEN M 3U | $85,000.00 | Toulouse | 2400m | Good Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 54.5kg | 2:27.60 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $3.90 |
| 7/9 | 21/08/2025 | 63 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $184,500.00 | York | 2384m | Good Firm | James Doyle | 57kg | 2:28.63 | 2-3-7 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/11 | 19/06/2025 | 42 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $461,250.00 | Ascot Uk | 2405m | Good | James Doyle | 58kg | 2:28.91 | 9-7-7 | 8 |
| 7.7L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/05/2025 | 41 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | Chester | 2514m | Good | Hector Crouch | 61kg | 2:44.41 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.91 |
| 1/7 | 28/03/2025 | 28 | MDN F 34 | $13,250.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 55kg | 2:38.98 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $1.30 |
| 2/10 | 28/02/2025 | 107 | NOV 3 | $13,250.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 56.5kg | 2:28.43 | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.75 |
| 5/10 | 13/11/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 58kg | 1:38.86 | 7-7-5 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |