Sean Cleary-Farrell(7)

That trainer, in Cleary-Farrell's case, is W P Mullins — one of the most powerful yards in Irish racing. Their partnership has produced 6 wins from 27 rides together, meaning Cleary-Farrell wins roughly 1 in every 4 or 5 races when Mullins puts him up. That is a genuinely strong number, and it tells you that Mullins — a man who could put almost anyone in the saddle — keeps coming back to him for a reason.

This season overall has been tougher. Six winners from 72 rides works out at around 1 in every 12, an 8% win rate that is a step down from the 12% he posted last year. That kind of dip is not unusual for a young jockey — the competition gets harder as people work you out — but it is something he will be aware of. The partnership with Mullins is currently keeping his season alive.

Where Cleary-Farrell genuinely stands out is at Punchestown, one of Ireland's most celebrated tracks and the home of a famous festival each spring. He has won 3 races from just 6 rides there — that is half his runners, which is a remarkable conversion rate at any level. Tracks suit different jockeys for all sorts of reasons: the way the bends flow, the style of racing, the ground. Whatever it is about Punchestown, Cleary-Farrell has clearly worked it out. He also rides well when the ground is soft underfoot after rain — 3 wins from 17 races in those conditions, or roughly 1 in 6 — which suggests he adapts his style well when horses need more careful handling.

At 4 years in, this is a career still being written. The Mullins connection gives him access to good horses, Punchestown gives him a place to shine, and the weight allowance makes him an attractive booking. The win rate needs to climb back up, but the building blocks are there.