Jez Bomb

The partnership with jockey Shane Gray tells its own story. In 19 races together, Gray has ridden Jez Bomb to 6 wins, a win rate of 32%, or nearly 1 in every 3 rides. That kind of consistency between horse and rider doesn't happen by accident. They clearly suit each other, and when Gray is in the saddle, the form figures tend to look a lot healthier.

Jez Bomb does have his preferences. Put him on fast, dry ground and he thrives — 2 wins from just 6 races under those conditions, a rate of 33%. Thirsk is the course where he has genuinely dominated, winning 2 of the 4 races he has run there, which is a remarkable strike in a sport where most horses struggle to replicate their best at any single venue. It suggests something about how the track suits the way he travels and finishes.

England has spoken warmly about this horse, describing him as a "little star" who ran a career best to win at Newcastle in late October 2025 — his seventh month ago and most recent victory. Notably, the trainer revealed the yard once schooled him over hurdles, but while he keeps performing this well on the flat, there's no reason to change anything. England's words — "let him tell us when he needs a holiday" — paint a picture of a horse in good form and good spirits, one whose the yard aren't in a hurry.

He hasn't won in his last 6 races, with recent finishes of 4th, 15th, 3rd, 2nd, 6th, and 3rd. The 15th stands out as an off day, but the other runs suggest a horse still competing honestly. He raced just yesterday, which shows the yard have no concerns about his wellbeing. A fast-run mile on a dry track at Thirsk would probably be the dream scenario for everyone involved.