Mr Lewis Kent

What stands out is how much more effective Kent becomes when conditions are normal. On standard ground he has won 2 from 7 races — that is nearly 1 in every 3, a win rate that most experienced jockeys would be happy with. It suggests he either rides horses that genuinely suit those conditions, or that he himself is at his most confident and effective when the ground is fair. Either way, it is a number worth paying attention to.

Four years in, Kent is at the stage where the wins are starting to add up and a clearer picture of his strengths is emerging. The ground preference is a useful marker — if you see his name on a card on a dry day, that 1-in-3 record on normal ground is a serious reason to take notice.