Paddy Bradley

His most established working relationship is with trainer Simon Dow, a partnership that has produced 7 wins from 85 rides together. That is roughly 1 in every 12 races, which might not sound spectacular on its own, but 85 rides is a serious number — it means Dow trusts Bradley regularly, not just when the fancied horse needs a leg up. That kind of repeated booking is often a better sign of a jockey's reputation than the win numbers alone.

Where things get more interesting is at Southwell. Bradley has won 6 races from just 24 rides at the track, which means he is winning 1 in every 4 races there. That is more than double his overall average, and that kind of course-specific edge is exactly what punters and trainers look for when deciding who gets the call. Some jockeys simply read certain tracks better — the angles, the pace, the way the rail rides — and Bradley appears to have cracked something at Southwell that others haven't.

His record on wet or muddy ground also stands out. From 5 races on soft or heavy ground, he has won 1, which is a 20% win rate — twice his seasonal average. Five races is too small a sample to draw firm conclusions, but it is a number worth watching as that tally grows. If it holds, it suggests Bradley has a natural feel for riding in conditions that catch plenty of jockeys cold.

At just three years into his career, the overall picture is of a jockey who is progressing steadily, building trust with trainers, and showing flashes of something above average in specific conditions and venues. The foundation looks solid.