What sets Banbridge apart is his dominance at Kempton Park. He has won two of his three races there, most recently on January 13th in a Class 1 contest, and again on Boxing Day just weeks ago in another Class 1 race. For a 10-year-old, that kind of course form is invaluable—it suggests a horse who has found a place on the track where everything clicks. Trainer Joseph Patrick O'Brien, based in Co Kilkerry, has also found a winning combination with jockey J J Slevin, who has ridden Banbridge to six victories from 14 races together, a 43 percent win rate that shows genuine partnership and understanding.
O'Brien's comments point to the careful thinking behind getting the best from an ageing horse. Ground conditions matter enormously to Banbridge now—the trainer has indicated that fast, dry ground brings out his best, and decisions about which races to target, whether Cheltenham or Aintree, will hinge on what the weather brings. That kind of precise management, combined with a horse who still wants to win and an owner willing to be patient, is why Banbridge continues to turn up in the winner's circle at ten years old.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham Galloping |
5 | 2 wins, 1 third, 2 other | 12 Mar | 40% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
3 | 2 wins, 1 second | 26 Dec | 66.7% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
3 | 1 win, 2 other | 30 Apr | 33.3% |
| Aintree Galloping |
3 | 1 win, 2 other | 11 Apr | 33.3% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
2 | 2 wins | 1 Sep | 100% |
| Navan Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 16 Nov | 50% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 4 Feb | 0% |
| Cork Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 7 Dec | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 4 Dec | 0% |