Kocktail Bleu

His first win came at Fontwell Park in November 2025, and trainer Chris Gordon was quick to spot that something more ambitious might be on the cards. Gordon flagged Kocktail Bleu as a potential EBF Final contender — a prestige end-of-season target — noting that the horse would enjoy the Sandown track and that heavy, muddy ground would suit him. That confidence looks well-founded. On wet or soft ground, Kocktail Bleu has won 2 of just 4 races, a 50% win rate that is genuinely striking. Many horses tolerate conditions; this one actively thrives in them.

The most recent win came at Newbury on 21 March 2026, just five weeks ago, and Gordon's post-race assessment told you everything: "tough, consistent, very easy to train." That last part matters more than it might sound. A horse that causes no fuss at home, stays sound, and keeps showing up ready to race is worth its weight to a yard. Gordon's stable at Morestead has sent out 45 winners this season, so they know what a useful horse looks like — and they clearly rate this one. The form in the races Kocktail Bleu has contested has also held up well, meaning the quality of opposition he's been beating is genuine.

Freddie Gordon has been in the saddle for 7 of the 10 races, winning 2 of them — a 29% win rate together, which comfortably outstrips the horse's overall record. That kind of partnership, where jockey and horse clearly understand each other, often becomes the foundation of a good campaign. With Kocktail Bleu raced as recently as yesterday and operating at his best in the conditions that British spring and autumn racing reliably delivers, there is plenty more to look forward to here.