Zurich is a seven-year-old with two wins from ten races — a 20% win rate, or roughly one victory in every five outings — and five further placed efforts that suggest a horse who shows up and competes without always getting the job done. That kind of record is solid rather than spectacular, but the quality of that Cheltenham win elevates it considerably. Getting it right at the most famous jumping track in the world, in a field of decent rivals, means something. For De Bromhead's team, it was a confirmation of what they already suspected: Zurich can handle a big occasion.
The trainer's yard is in excellent form this season, having sent out 107 winners already, which tells you something about the operation Zurich belongs to. De Bromhead is one of the most respected trainers in Ireland, and when he says there are plenty of options ahead without committing to a specific target, it usually means the horse is in good enough shape that choices remain open. Zurich raced just one day ago, so he is clearly fit and active, and with two wins from his last six races, he arrives at whatever comes next on the back of a genuinely encouraging run of form.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham Galloping |
3 | 1 win, 2 other | 10 Mar | 33.3% |
| Killarney Sharp |
1 | 1 win | 5 Oct | 100% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 10 Dec | 0% |
| Navan Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 22 Mar | 0% |
| Clonmel Sharp |
1 | 1 third | 13 Feb | 0% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 13 Dec | 0% |
| Down Royal Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 21 Jan | 0% |
| Haydock Park Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 15 Apr | 0% |