The encouraging signal is his partnership with Paddy Bradley. In 12 races together, they have won twice — a win rate of roughly 17 per cent — which is noticeably better than Port Road's overall record. This hints that when the right jockey is in the saddle, the horse can find another gear. Simon Dow's Epsom yard has sent out 14 winners this season, so there is competent training at work.
Port Road typically races in Class 4 company — the lower-middle tier of British racing — and his record at that level is undistinguished: 1 win from 10 races (10 per cent). His recent form has been patchy. In his last six outings he has finished fourth, fourth, second, eighth, first, and sixth. That opening win came just yesterday, so there is evidence of life in the old horse yet. He is a horse that arrives ready for a race every so often, but predicting when remains a puzzle. For now, Port Road is a horse that warrants a patient wait for his next good day.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kempton Park Galloping |
17 | 2 wins, 2 seconds, 3 thirds, 10 other | 19 Aug | 11.8% |
| Lingfield Park Sharp |
6 | 1 win, 1 second, 1 third, 3 other | 8 Aug | 16.7% |
| Epsom Downs Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 22 Apr | 0% |
| Ascot Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 11 Jul | 0% |