Northern Express

His most recent victory came at York just three weeks ago, and he was in action again just yesterday, suggesting the yard is keeping him ticking over and ready to strike when the opportunity presents itself. Paul Mulrennan, his regular pilot, has ridden him to 4 wins from 30 races together — a similar win rate to the horse's overall record. That kind of consistency between horse and jockey across a significant number of runs suggests they work well together. His trainer, Michael Dods at Piercebridge, has sent out 43 winners this season already, so the yard is firing, and Northern Express clearly fits into a stable that knows what it is doing at the top end of the game. For a horse now in his eighth year still capable of mixing it in Class 2 races and winning them, Northern Express represents the kind of durable, reliable performer that keeps coming back and gives value when he gets his chance.