Bowmore

His record of 3 wins and 10 places from 19 races — winning roughly 1 in every 6 outings — tells the story of a horse that competes honestly and regularly pays his way, even when the win does not come. He first got off the mark at Wexford in June 2023, and has since shown he is capable of stepping up when the occasion demands. At Class 3 level, one of the better tiers of British racing, he has won 1 from 4 attempts — that 25% record suggests he is at least competitive when the standard rises.

Charlie Longsdon trains him from a yard in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, that has been in fine form this season — 33 winners sent out is a healthy number that speaks to a confident, well-run operation. Rachael Blackmore, one of the most celebrated jump jockeys in the sport, has partnered Bowmore on five occasions and won once together, a 1-in-5 record that shows a working relationship worth persisting with. Longsdon has spoken about targeting a good race in the spring and summer, with an eye on the better opportunities that open up for horses who can handle fast, dry ground.

What gives Bowmore's profile a bit of extra texture is the jumping. After he won at Newbury in November 2025, the feedback from his previous trainer Henry de Bromhead was glowing — he jumped brilliantly, de Bromhead said, exactly as they had hoped he would over fences. That kind of jumping ability matters enormously in this game; a horse that clears its fences cleanly and confidently saves energy and stays out of trouble, and Bowmore clearly has that quality. He raced yesterday, so the yard will be assessing how he pulled up before making the next call — but with a trainer in form, a high-profile jockey in the saddle, and a horse that has been placing consistently, there is plenty to stay interested in here.