Bourbon Blues

The first victory arrived at Brighton in May 2025, a straightforward enough beginning. But the second told a more complete story. On 22 October 2025, Bourbon Blues stepped up to one of the top races in Britain — a Class 2 contest at Newmarket, one of racing's most prestigious venues — and won it. That's not a fluke result at a small track; that's a young horse delivering when the occasion demanded it. Newmarket rewards horses with genuine quality, and Bourbon Blues clearly has some.

The form figures from the last six races read 10-3-1-3-5-6, which tells an honest story. The win at Newmarket sits right there in the middle — a peak surrounded by more modest efforts, including a tenth-place finish most recently. That kind of inconsistency is common in three-year-olds still finding their feet, but it does mean punters and fans are never quite sure which version is going to turn up. The best version, though, is clearly worth watching.

Ground conditions matter to this horse. On normal ground, Bourbon Blues has won 2 of 6 races — a win rate of 33%, or roughly 1 in every 3 starts. Change the ground to wet or dry extremes, and the record dries up. Over shorter distances — between five and six and a half furlongs — the same 33% win rate holds, suggesting a horse that likes a sharp, straight challenge rather than a long slog.

The one cloud on the horizon is the record against the very best company. In three races at Class 1 level — the absolute elite of British racing — Bourbon Blues has yet to win. That's not a disgrace; plenty of good horses never crack that tier. But with trainer Brian Meehan's yard already sending out 13 winners this season from their Manton base, there's clearly belief here that this horse can keep climbing. Having raced just yesterday, Bourbon Blues is very much active and in the conversation — the next chapter is still being written.