What works in Colwyn Bay's favour is the yard behind him. P J Rothwell, based in Tinahely, Co Wicklow, has sent out 35 winners already this season, which tells you this is a team that knows how to get a horse ready to perform. When a stable is firing at that rate, the horses in their care tend to be fit, well-prepared, and placed in races they can be competitive in. Colwyn Bay may not have won yet, but he is not sitting in an operation short of confidence or ability.
With just two races to go on, it is too early to write any kind of verdict. The third place shows he is not out of his depth — he is getting into the mix, just not quite closing the deal. Whether that changes soon is the question worth watching.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clonmel Sharp |
1 | 1 third | 2 Apr | 0% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 1 May | 0% |