资深训练师Les Bridge对旗下赛马Columbus在玫瑰山赛马场的表现寄予厚望。这匹耗资150万美元的血统马在经历春季多场比赛后，于7月14日在纽卡斯尔首次获胜，即将在周六参加1500米72级赛事[1]。Bridge认为Columbus已做好充分准备，表示"他一直是个慢热的开局者，但目前状态很好"[1]。
Columbus由骑手James McDonald策骑，目前是$2.20的TAB博彩公司最受欢迎选手[1]。Bridge对这匹Dundeel之子的赛马前景判断乐观，指出"我认为他将参加2000米比赛，我认为那是他的距离"[1]。此外，Bridge还将在同日第六赛事中派出另一匹赛马Aye Aye Captain参赛[1]。
Veteran trainer Les Bridge holds high hopes for Columbus ahead of the horse's appearance in Saturday's 1500-metre benchmark 72 handicap at Rosehill.[1] Columbus, a $1.5 million yearling purchase, recorded his maiden victory on July 14 at Newcastle following three spring starts.[1] The son of Dundeel out of Fastnet Rock mare Tides will be ridden by James McDonald and is currently the $2.20 TAB favourite.[1]
Bridge characterized Columbus as a horse that "has been a bit of a slow starter, but he's been going good at the moment."[1] The trainer believes the colt's best racing lies ahead, stating "I think he'll run 2000m, I think that's his distance," suggesting Columbus has potential to develop into a competitive middle-distance performer.[1] In the same programme, Bridge also has another runner in the sixth race with Aye Aye Captain, quoted at $4.[1]