One winner from nine rides over the past year — that's a tough run by any measure, but for Mr J Dunne, who has only been in the saddle professionally since 2021, it reflects exactly where he is in his career: still learning, still building, still finding his feet.Based on TrackLab's analysis
Our model's view, based on this jockey's record and recent runs
TrackLab's jockey breakdown
Four years in is a pivotal stage for any jockey. The early excitement has worn off, the reality of how hard this sport is has set in, and the riders who make it through this period are usually the ones with genuine staying power. Dunne is in that grind right now, and one win from nine rides — while modest — at least shows he's getting opportunities and converting some of them.
There isn't enough in the numbers yet to point to a particular strength or a track where he thrives, but that story is still being written. The careers worth watching are rarely the ones that start perfectly.
📈 Form trend
How this jockey's win rate has changed month by month
Monthly win rate
2024–2026
0%
Apr
0%
May
0%
Jun
0%
Aug
0%
Nov
0%
Dec
0%
Jan
0%
Sep
50%
Nov
0%
Dec
0%
Jan
0%
Feb
🎯 Where this jockey does best
Results split by ground, race level and track shape
🌧 Ground
Soft to heavy (wet)
Unknown
Yielding to soft (damp)
Unknown
Soft (muddy)
Unknown
Yielding (slightly soft)
Avoids
🏟 Track shape
Right-handed, long straights
Loves
Left-handed, long straights
Avoids
🏇 Trainers
The trainers they work with most, most rides first