Lord Massusus

The partnership between Lord Massusus and Gary Carroll tells a story of a team that understands this horse. Carroll has ridden him 31 times and won 7 races in the saddle, a 23% win rate that's noticeably better than the horse's overall record. That's the mark of a jockey who has learned what this horse likes and how to get the best from him. Joseph G Murphy's yard at Fethard, in Tipperary, has been sending out winners all season — 13 so far — and Lord Massusus remains active and competitive after debuting back in September 2022. His most recent win came just this week at Galway on 8 September, a reminder that at six years old, he's still capable of finding the winner's enclosure. His last six races have been mixed, with a second place most recently and several mid-field efforts, but a horse of his type — handy over his preferred distances on ground that suits — will always have chances if the yard keep him pointed in the right direction.