Lahina Bay

The interesting part is what happens when the ground suits it. On fast, dry ground, Lahina Bay wins 4 races from 19 attempts—roughly 1 in 5 starts—which is significantly better than its overall record. It is also a course specialist at Salisbury, where it has won 2 of its 4 races there. That track compatibility has been consistent since its first career win at Salisbury back in June 2023. The horse typically races at Class 6 level, where it wins roughly 1 in every 5 or 6 races.

The partnership with jockey Rhys Clutterbuck stands out. Together they have won 6 races from 27 outings—a 22% win rate—which is notably better than the horse's overall win rate. This suggests Clutterbuck understands how to get the best from it. The horse is trained by Rachel Cook and John Bridger at their Liphook yard in Hampshire, a small operation that has found seven winners this season. For Lahina Bay, the key appears to be patience: wait for fast ground, get it to Salisbury if possible, and stick with Clutterbuck in the saddle. Recent form suggests those conditions are overdue.