His first win arrived at Newcastle on 2 January 2025, and his most recent came at Newmarket on 1 August 2025 — which, given that he raced just yesterday, means he hasn't visited the winner's enclosure in about ten months. The last six races tell a story of inconsistency: a win and a place mixed in with some disappointing finishes. He's clearly capable on his day, but pinning down exactly when that day will arrive is the puzzle.
The partnership with jockey Dylan Hogan is worth noting. The two have raced together eight times, producing both of Jimmy Knocker's wins — a win rate of 25%, or 1 in every 4 races they've run as a team. That's a noticeably better return than his overall record suggests, and it hints that Hogan has figured something out about how to ride him. When the two are reunited, it's worth paying attention.
Trainer Andi Brown operates out of Newmarket in Suffolk, one of British racing's most famous training centres, and has sent out two winners this season. It's a modest yard by the numbers, but Jimmy Knocker's Class 5 win at Newmarket — the trainer's home track — shows the team knows how to get the best out of him in the right conditions. Whether there's another win around the corner is anyone's guess, but with yesterday's run in the books and Hogan in the saddle, the ingredients are at least in place.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwell Galloping |
3 | 3 other | 15 Mar | 0% |
| chelmsford | 3 | 3 other | 27 Feb | 0% |
| Newmarket Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 1 Aug | 50% |
| Great Yarmouth Galloping |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 16 Jul | 0% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 2 Jan | 100% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 27 Jan | 0% |
| Leicester Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 25 May | 0% |