Nina Doherty(10)

It is worth being clear about what the numbers can and cannot tell you. Three rides is a tiny sample. In racing, even the most successful jockeys go through spells without a winner, and a single good ride, a well-timed run, or a horse that finds a little extra in the closing stages can change the picture quickly. Nothing in her record yet suggests either a strong or a weak future; it just means the story has barely begun.

What makes her worth watching is the simple fact that she is at the stage where every race is a learning experience and every first winner will be a genuine milestone. Anyone who follows racing will know that a first win for a young rider is something people remember. If you have a friend who is curious about the sport, Nina is a good name to keep an eye on over the next few months, because her record is about to start filling in.