Roger Pol

Snowden himself has spoken warmly about Roger Pol, describing him as "an absolute dude of a horse" — and there is real affection in that assessment. He is not the biggest animal, and Snowden has admitted that jumping fences was "a little bit like hard work" for him at times, but what he lacks in size he more than compensates for in heart and willingness. That combination of modest physical presence and outsized effort is exactly the sort of quality that makes a horse popular with everyone who works around him.

His partnership with jockey Gavin Sheehan is one of the most productive statistics in his profile. In 11 races together, Sheehan has steered him to 5 wins — that is nearly 1 in every 2 rides, a 45% win rate that puts their combination well above average and suggests a real understanding between horse and rider. When Sheehan is booked, something usually happens.

Uttoxeter appears to suit him particularly well. Two wins from four visits there — half of all his races at the track — marks it out as a track where he arrives with every chance, and that kind of course form is exactly what sharp punters look for. His most recent win came at Hexham in October 2025, and his last six runs read 7-1-1-3-3-13, showing he returned to form emphatically after a blip. He typically operates at Class 4 level, winning 3 of his 10 races at that grade, which tells you where he is most comfortable — competitive enough to win, without being pitched against the very best.

Jamie Snowden's yard has sent out 82 winners this season alone, which is a serious operation, and Roger Pol is one of its more reliable contributors — a small horse with a big record.