Edward Sexton

That one moment of glory came at Fontwell Park in March 2025, and it remains the defining chapter of Edward Sexton's career so far. Fontwell is a quirky, figure-of-eight track in West Sussex that suits a particular kind of horse — one that handles sharp turns and an unusual rhythm. Whether that track genuinely brings out something special in Edward Sexton, or whether it was simply a good day at the office, is hard to say from one visit. But it's the only win on the board, so it matters.

The horse is trained by Gary and Josh Moore at Lower Beeding in West Sussex — a yard that has been in fine form this season, sending out 99 winners. That kind of output puts them firmly among the more productive operations in the sport, which means Edward Sexton is in capable hands even if the results haven't come. His most regular partner in the saddle is Mr David Dunsdon, who has ridden him in five of his ten races and was aboard for the win — together they've won 1 from 5, which works out to winning roughly 1 in every 5 races when paired up. That's a decent ratio, and suggests the combination at least knows how to find the finish line together.

Edward Sexton has spent most of his career in Class 5 company — the bread-and-butter level of the sport, where the competition is modest and wins are there to be taken. He has won 1 from 5 at that level, so even against the easier opposition, he hasn't been prolific. With six consecutive races now without a win, and his last success already 13 months in the rear-view mirror, the yard will be keen to find the right opportunity to get him back to Fontwell and see if lightning can strike twice. He raced just yesterday, so clearly the yard — sorry, the team — still believe there's a race to be won with him. The question is when.