Mount Atlas

What makes Mount Atlas genuinely interesting is his knack for rising to big occasions. He has won two top-level Class 2 races at Ascot, the first back in July 2024 and then again just over a year later in July 2025. At Ascot specifically, he has an exceptional record: 2 wins from just 3 races, making him a course specialist in the truest sense. His most recent success came at York six weeks ago, and he's active right now, which suggests he's still being campaigned seriously. When the ground is fast and dry—conditions he clearly relishes—his win rate jumps dramatically to 50% (2 wins from 4 races). His preferred distance is the middle ground of 1m3f to 1m4f, where he has won 3 of his 9 races (33%). His form over his last six outings reads 3-1-3-2-2-4, a sequence that shows he's mixing wins with solid place finishes, the hallmark of a horse operating consistently at a decent level rather than one in decline. At the top level, Class 2 racing, he has 2 wins from 7 attempts (29%)—not spectacular, but respectable for a horse of his age and experience. Mount Atlas is the kind of horse that shows up on the day and finds a way to win when conditions suit and the race is right.