Paul Mulrennan

His strongest working relationship is with trainer Jim Goldie, and the numbers tell you everything: 35 wins from 232 rides together, which works out at roughly 1 in every 7 — well above the average for any jockey-trainer partnership. That kind of consistency doesn't happen by accident. It speaks to trust, communication, and a jockey who clearly understands what a particular yard needs from him.

Mulrennan also has a notable affinity for Ayr, one of Scotland's most important tracks, where he has ridden 15 winners from 73 races. That's just over 1 in every 5, a win rate that any rider would be delighted with at their favourite course. And when the weather turns and the ground gets wet and heavy, he tends to thrive — picking up 3 wins from just 13 races on that kind of surface, a remarkable 23%, or nearly 1 in every 4.

This season has been slightly quieter by his own standards. He has ridden 78 winners from 798 races — roughly 1 in every 10 — compared to a win rate of around 1 in every 7 last year. That dip is worth noting, though it is worth keeping in perspective: 78 winners in a single season is still a substantial haul, and his Ascot success this June suggests the biggest occasions are still bringing out his best. Whether this season represents a temporary dip or something more significant is the interesting question heading into the second half of the year.