James Owen enjoys a successful debut with Ocean Odyssey, who delivers an impressive performance on the racetrack
Ocean Odyssey Secures Another Victory in Handicap Race
Ocean Odyssey, an Irish Thoroughbred racehorse, has added another win to its record, this time in a mile handicap race. Trained by Paddy Bradley and regularly ridden by jockey James Owen, the horse has been making waves in the racing circuit.
The win at the unspecified racecourse on an unspecified date marked Ocean Odyssey's first victory of the season. The horse, which was purchased by Deva Racing for 10,000 gns in July, was considered well handicapped, making it an attractive acquisition. Ryan Tongue, who headhunts for Deva Racing, picked out Ocean Odyssey for its profile and potential to win races for the yard.
In the race, Ocean Odyssey was the 11-4 favourite and comfortably won by a margin of four-and-three-quarter lengths. James Owen, commenting on the race, said, "Ocean Odyssey went through the race nicely and won well."
The win was part of exclusive new customer sign-up offers. The second leg of the double was won by 6-1 shot Vibrato, trained by Jennie Candlish. Cancan In The Rain, trained by Denis Quinn, and Vibrato both won their respective divisions of the 7f handicap.
Ocean Odyssey has a history of competitive form, primarily in mid-level class handicaps. Its official ratings and performance figures suggest consistent mid-range results. The horse has carried weights around 9 stone and competed in distances near 1 mile to 1 mile and a furlong.
Following its latest win, Ocean Odyssey has been entered in the Champagne Pommery Blanc De Blancs Handicap (Class 6) at Musselburgh on August 8, 2025. Given the trainer and jockey combination remains the same, Ocean Odyssey is likely to continue entering similar level handicap races in the UK racing circuit soon.
Interestingly, Ocean Odyssey previously won an impressive six-length course-and-distance victory for trainers Gary and Josh Moore in April. However, despite this win, Ocean Odyssey failed to hit the frame in its next three starts. Today's victory at familiar surroundings seems to have rejuvenated the horse's form. Paddy Bradley rode Ocean Odyssey in the race, with James Owen on board for the win.
This summary is based on race results and entries dated July-August 2025. Ocean Odyssey continues to be a horse to watch in the UK racing circuit, with its consistent form and competitive spirit.
Ocean Odyssey, after its latest victory, might consider expanding its racing repertoire to include sports like horse-racing events, given its competitive form and success in handicap races. In the near future, spectators could potentially see Ocean Odyssey participating in other racing events, such as the sports car racing circuit, due to its impressive speed and performance.
