The horse's real strength lies at Chelmsford, where it has won 3 of its last 11 races there—a win rate that marks it out as a genuine track specialist. It also thrives on softer, wetter ground; Gordon noted after a win at Bath that Southbank "thrived off the ground," and its peak came at Kempton Park on the all-weather surface on 29 October 2025, where it recorded what remains its most recent victory. That win was eleven months ago, and the horse has failed to land a blow in its last six outings, finishing unplaced three times and twice placing but not winning. It raced just yesterday, suggesting Gordon still sees potential in keeping it active during the winter months on the all-weather circuit.
The yard itself is in form—having sent out 51 winners this season—but Southbank remains a journeyman rather than a star. Rossa Ryan, its most frequent jockey, has not yet found the winning formula aboard it (0 wins from 5 rides together), and while the horse's 14 percent win rate across all races might sound modest, it reflects the reality of Class 6 competition: steady, honest racing from a horse that pays its way without pretension. For an owner seeking regular entertainment and the occasional thrill of a winner, Southbank has proven itself a sound investment.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chelmsford | 11 | 3 wins, 1 second, 3 thirds, 4 other | 3 Apr | 27.3% |
| Lingfield Park Sharp |
9 | 3 seconds, 2 thirds, 4 other | 1 Jun | 0% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
7 | 1 win, 2 seconds, 4 other | 19 Apr | 14.3% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
5 | 1 win, 1 third, 3 other | 30 Sep | 20% |
| Bath Undulating |
4 | 1 win, 1 third, 2 other | 13 Sep | 25% |
| Windsor Sharp |
3 | 1 second, 2 other | 18 Aug | 0% |
| Navan Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 18 Oct | 0% |
| Brighton Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 7 Oct | 0% |
| Epsom Downs Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 11 Jul | 0% |
| Newbury Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 10 Jul | 0% |