What makes the story mildly encouraging is the consistency. Finishing in the top three in every single race you've entered isn't nothing — it suggests a horse that competes honestly and finds a level where it belongs. The frustrating part, of course, is that "almost" doesn't pay out. Port And Brandy has been placed every time but hasn't yet managed to get its nose in front when it counts.
The horse is trained by Mickey Bowen at a yard based in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, and there's no doubting the operation knows how to win — 51 winners already this season is a seriously productive run for any stable. With that kind of firepower behind it, and having raced just yesterday, Port And Brandy is clearly an active project. Whether a first win is just around the corner remains to be seen, but the pieces aren't entirely wrong — it just needs to find that extra yard at the right moment.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ffos Las Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 16 Mar | 0% |
| Warwick Sharp |
1 | 1 third | 7 Feb | 0% |
| Uttoxeter Sharp |
1 | 1 second | 24 May | 0% |