Bright Start (USA) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds
Bright Start’s best going, distance and course
Bright Start is at his best over a mile and a quarter. Meydan suits him well, with one win and three placed finishes from seven visits. Two runs at Wolverhampton have yet to produce a place.
Bright Start’s latest run
Last time out, Bright Start finished ninth of 11 in the Class 6 Join The Midnite Movement Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW) on 3 November 2025, beaten 47¾ lengths by Three Yorkshiremen. He started at 40/1 over 1m4f51y on standard ground under Laura Coughlan. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
Bright Start’s official rating
His official rating is 46. That is down 4lb this year, from 50.
Bright Start’s trainer and jockey
Nicola Burns has ridden him most often in 2025, four times out of 10.
Bright Start’s pedigree: what the Medaglia d'Oro stock does
Bright Start is by Medaglia d'Oro out of Blue Petrel, a Distorted Humor mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Medaglia d'Oro’s runners have won no times from 21 starts, a 0% strike rate.
Bright Start career record
Bright Start: peak ratings achieved
Bright Start form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk (AW) | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Meydan (UAE) | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14% |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Navan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Chelmsford City (AW) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Curragh | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Good | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Fast | 6 | 1 | 3 | 17% |
| Good To Firm | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Good To Soft | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Yielding | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m3f–1m4f | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| 1m1f–1m2f | 9 | 1 | 5 | 11% |
| 1m | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| 1m5f–1m6f | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| 2m | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| 2m1f–2m4f | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Bright Start recent form: analyst notes
Bright Start race history and results
Bright Start breeding and pedigree
Bright Start FAQs
How many races has Bright Start won?
One of his last 41 starts.
What is Bright Start’s best distance?
A mile and a quarter: his only win came over 1m 2f, from nine runs at the trip.
Who is Bright Start’s sire?
Medaglia d'Oro. His dam is Blue Petrel, by Distorted Humor.
When does Bright Start run next?
He has no race declared for today or tomorrow. His next run will appear on this page as soon as he is declared.
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Struggled from the outset - never in contention - finished well adrift in 9th
Held up at the back throughout - never involved - finished well down the field in 11th
Held up in the pack near the rail - pushed along with 3f left - dropped away toward the finish - eventually well beaten in 18th