Lahina Bay

The most striking thing about Lahina Bay is what happens when Rhys Clutterbuck climbs aboard. In 27 races together, the pair have won 6 times — a win rate of 22%, or just over 1 in every 4 rides. That is a meaningful uplift from the horse's overall record and suggests a genuine partnership has developed. When you see Clutterbuck's name in the racecard, it is worth paying attention.

Ground conditions matter enormously to this horse. On fast, dry ground, Lahina Bay has won 4 times from 14 races — that is 29%, or nearly 1 in every 3 outings. Compare that to its overall record and the difference is stark. When the sun has been out and the ground is firm underfoot, this is a different animal entirely. Trainers Rachel Cook and John Bridger, based at Liphook in Hampshire, have clearly worked out what brings the best out of their charge — their yard has sent out 7 winners already this season, so they know what they are doing.

Lahina Bay tends to compete at the lower end of the class structure, where the fields are more open and the competition more evenly matched. At that level, it has won 4 from 22 — about 1 in every 5½ races — which is a respectable return for a consistent campaigner. The most recent victory came at Lingfield Park in November 2025, and at 6 years old the horse is right in the prime of its career.

The recent form reads 5-6-3-4-5-1, which tells you the win six months ago hasn't been followed by more, but there are placings scattered through those runs — this is a horse that competes honestly. It raced just yesterday, which means it is in the thick of a busy campaign. If dry ground arrives and Clutterbuck is in the saddle, Lahina Bay is exactly the kind of horse that rewards those who pay close attention.