Build A Bridge

With just 1 win from 11 races across his career, Build A Bridge sits at a modest 9 per cent win rate, the sort of record that belongs to a horse still learning the game or one operating at a modest level. But his recent form has at least shown some consistency: two finished in the top 3 in his last six races, plus that crucial win. He's ridden most often by Harry Sexton, though that partnership hasn't yet produced a victory in six attempts together — which makes the Punchestown success all the more notable, as it came with a different jockey in the saddle.

Trained by Rory Anthony Devine at Bagnalstown in Carlow, Build A Bridge remains very much an active prospect. Devine's yard has produced just one winner this season, so a breakthrough for this horse matters. Whether Build A Bridge can build on this win or whether it proves an isolated bright spot remains to be seen, but after so many attempts, he's finally proven he can get the job done on the track.