Running Lion
About
Running Lion, a 5yo gelding, is trained by J & T Gosden. The stallion Roaring Lion sired it, and the dam is Bella Nouf. In its career so far, Running Lion has won 5 races. On June 19, 2024, Running Lion achieved its most significant win at Ascot, taking the $133,467 prize in the Duke Of Cambridge Stakes (fillies' & Mares' Group 2) (rnd).
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwood 31-Jul-25 m R4 CL1 $16,140 (of $590,220), Winning Time: 02:08.430, SP: 17/2 | W Buick 61.2kg, Cd 0 24.25L | 5 (5) |
| Newmarket 11-Jul-25 1609m GOOD R4 (of $155,952), Winning Time: 01:37.890, SP: 18/1 Led, headed 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out | O Murphy 61.2kg, Cd 0 13.50L | 8 (8) |
| Ascot 18-Jun-25 1602m GOOD R3 $12,060 (of $127,598), Winning Time: 01:38.600, SP: 8/1 Led and set good pace, ridden over 1f out, headed final 110 yards, weakened and lost 2nd two places towards finish | O Murphy 58.1kg, Cd 0 2.25L | 4 (7) |
| Haydock 24-May-25 2103m GOOD R3 $15,050 (of $39,697), Winning Time: 02:10.630, SP: 9/4 Chased leaders, went 2nd over 8f out, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no impression towards finish | C Fallon 58.1kg 1.75L | 2 (7) |
| Newmarket 04-May-25 1810m GOOD R2 $3,362 (of $70,888), Winning Time: 01:50.290, SP: 3/1 In touch with leaders, shaken up 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, behind final furlong, weakened towards finish | O Murphy 58.1kg, Cd 0 8.00L | 5 (5) |
| ParisLongchamp 06-Oct-24 1999m SOFT R6 $114,300 (of $248,435), Winning Time: 02:07.650, SP: 28/1 Chased leaders, stayed on well final furlong | O Murphy 58.1kg 0.75L | 2 (11) |
| Newmarket 12-Jul-24 1609m GOOD R4 (of $155,952), Winning Time: 01:37.680, SP: 4/1 Led far side group, headed over 2f out, weakened quickly, eased final furlong | O Murphy 61.2kg, Cd 0 0.00L | 7 (7) |
| Ascot 19-Jun-24 1602m GOOD R3 $133,467 (of $133,467), Winning Time: 01:39.120, SP: 6/1 Raced wide early, made most, ridden 2 lengths clear 2f out, edged left and ran on inside final furlong | O Murphy 58.1kg | 1 (14) |
| Epsom 01-Jun-24 1712m SOFT R2 (of $56,710), Winning Time: 01:46.320, SP: 13/8 Chased leaders on inside, took keen hold, switched left over 3f out, unable to quicken and lost place 2f out, no impression after | O Murphy 60.8kg, Cd 0 3.50L | 8 (8) |
| Newmarket 05-May-24 1810m GOOD R2 $26,875 (of $70,888), Winning Time: 01:50.230, SP: 6/4 Tracked leader towards far rail, led travelling well 4f out, hung persistently left from 2f out, soon ridden clear, greatly reduced lead and headed inside final furlong, weakened and no chance with winner | O Murphy 58.1kg 3.50L | 2 (6) |
| Ascot 21-Oct-23 2334m SOFT R3 (of $301,272) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 02:28.290, SP: 16/1 Close up, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong | O Murphy 57.6kg, Cd 0 7.25L | 8 (14) |
| Newmarket 29-Sep-23 2414m GOOD R2 $8,608 (of $45,368) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 02:26.910, SP: 11/2 Sweating, tracked leaders near side of group, went 2nd over 3f out, led inside final 3f until just over 2f out, chased winner, well held and lost 2nd inside final furlong | O Murphy 56.2kg 5.75L | 3 (11) |
| Salisbury 16-Aug-23 1994m GOOD R6 $10,750 (of $28,355) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 02:05.660, SP: 6/4 Mid-division, headway travelling well over 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, ran on well final furlong, not reach winner | O Murphy 57.2kg 3.75L | 2 (13) |
| Chantilly 18-Jun-23 2099m SOFT R5 (of $505,664) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 02:05.090, SP: 4/1 | O Murphy 57.6kg, Cd 0 18.00L | 15 (15) |
| Newmarket 07-May-23 2011m SOFT R3 $28,355 (of $28,355) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 02:05.860, SP: 10/3 Held up in mid-division, smooth headway to join leaders going easily over 2f out, quickened to lead over 1f out, soon went clear, kept on well, impressive | O Murphy 58.1kg | 1 (10) |
| Kempton 10-Apr-23 1609m GOOD R2 $12,885 (of $12,885) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:38.490, SP: 6/4 Tracked leaders, shaken up to lead over 1f out, ran on well | O Murphy 59.9kg | 1 (5) |
| Chelmsford City 14-Oct-22 1609m SYNTHETIC R3 CL5Nv $3,725 (of $6,899) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:37.670, SP: 8/15 Held up tracking leaders, good headway on inside 2f out, led going well 1f out, soon pushed clear, easily | B D L Sayette 61.2kg | 1 (8) |
| Lingfield 07-Aug-22 1610m SYNTHETIC R2 CL5Nv $3,672 (of $6,800) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:37.420, SP: 4/5 Tracked leaders, smooth progress into 2nd before 2f out, led going easy entering straight, pushed along and quickened up smartly 1f out, impressive | D Muscutt 58.1kg | 1 (9) |
| Newmarket 09-Jul-22 1408m GOOD R1 CL3Md $951 (of $15,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:25.780, SP: 3/1 Held up in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, went 4th inside final furlong, unable to get on terms | R Havlin 58.1kg, Cd 0 2.50L | 4 (6) |