Bridge

Both of those wins have come at Fontwell Park, a tight, figure-of-eight track in West Sussex where not every horse feels comfortable. Bridge has raced there five times and won twice — that is 2 from 5, or 40%, which is a remarkable return at any track, let alone one that demands a particular kind of agility and rhythm from a horse. Fontwell is clearly somewhere Bridge feels at home, and that first win there came on Boxing Day 2023, a date that tends to stick in the memory. The most recent win came as recently as eight weeks ago, also at Fontwell, confirming this is no fluke.

The longer the distance, the better Bridge seems to go. Over 2 miles or more, the record reads 2 wins from 10 races — a 20% win rate, which puts a very different number on the page compared to the overall career figure. That is winning 1 in every 5 long-distance races, which genuinely represents a horse with a specific strength worth understanding and backing if the conditions align.

The jockey partnership with Caoilin Quinn is worth noting. In seven races together, they have won twice — that is a 29% win rate, or roughly 1 in every 3.5 rides. For context, that kind of number between a jockey and a specific horse suggests they understand each other well.

Bridge is trained by Gary and Josh Moore at Lower Beeding in West Sussex — barely a 20-minute drive from Fontwell Park, which may well be more than coincidence. The yard has been in excellent form this season, sending out 99 winners. With Bridge currently active, having raced just one day ago and recording a win at Fontwell only eight weeks ago, this is a horse that merits a second look next time the declaration comes out — especially if the name Fontwell is anywhere on the card.