John R Velazquez

What really stands out, though, is that one of those wins came in a top-level race at Ascot. For context, Ascot hosts some of the most prestigious racing in Britain, and winning there at the highest level — in just two years of riding — is the kind of result that takes some jockeys a lifetime to achieve, if they ever do. It tells you that Velazquez hasn't just been quietly picking up small wins here and there; he's already shown he can deliver on the biggest stage.

Two years in, one Class 1 winner, and a win rate that any experienced jockey would respect. It's a short career so far, but the early signs are genuinely impressive.