Gibside

Trained by Tim Easterby at Great Habton in North Yorkshire, Gibside sits within one of the most productive yards in the country right now — 128 winners sent out this season alone, which is a serious operation. Easterby trains horses to be consistent, durable performers, and Gibside fits that mould perfectly. Across 49 races, the horse has won 8 times and placed a further 22, meaning it has finished in the top three in over half its career outings. That is a horse that shows up and competes almost every time.

The win record of 8 from 49 — roughly 1 in every 6 races — might sound modest, but context matters. Gibside has punched above its weight on big occasions. A Class 2 victory at Chester in May 2025 stands out sharply. Chester is one of the most unusual and technically demanding tracks in Britain, a tight, flat loop where racing experience and a smart jockey matter enormously. Winning a top-level race there is not a fluke — it requires a genuine performer. That win came more recently than Gibside's last success at Catterick Bridge, where the horse has an outstanding record of 2 wins from just 3 visits, making it arguably the most reliable version of itself around that particular course.

Duran Fentiman is the jockey most associated with Gibside, partnering the horse 22 times and riding 3 of those 8 career wins — winning roughly 1 in every 7 rides together. The relationship is well-established, and that familiarity on a tricky track or in difficult conditions can make a real difference.

The last six runs have produced no win, with a third place the best of them. But a horse raced just yesterday, with a Class 2 victory already banked this season and a love of wet ground that few can match, is very much a live contender whenever the skies open. Watch the forecast.