The number that really stands out, though, is what happens when the ground dries out. On fast, dry ground, Farmer has won 5 from 25 races — that's 1 in every 5, and it's a dramatically better record than his overall average. Whether it's a style thing, a confidence thing, or simply that he's been given better horses in those conditions is hard to say, but it's a pattern worth noticing. When the sun has been out, he has looked like a different rider.
His most regular working relationship is with trainer Brian Ellison, for whom he has ridden 42 times and won 3 — the same 1-in-14 rate as his overall career. It's a steady rather than spectacular partnership, but 42 rides for one yard in just over a year suggests Ellison trusts him enough to keep putting him up, which matters a great deal when you're starting out. Ride opportunities are currency at this stage of a career, and Farmer is clearly earning them.
The "(7)" next to his name is a weight allowance — an extra handicap given to inexperienced jockeys to level the playing field. It means the horses he rides carry 7 pounds less than they otherwise would, which is a genuine advantage for the trainer booking him. As he rides more winners, that allowance will shrink
| Course | Races | Wins | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | 34 | 1 | 2.9% |
| Beverley | 11 | 2 | 18.2% |
| Catterick Bridge | 11 | 0 | 0% |
| Musselburgh | 10 | 1 | 10% |
| Ayr | 10 | 1 | 10% |
| Southwell | 10 | 0 | 0% |
| Hamilton Park | 10 | 0 | 0% |
| York | 8 | 0 | 0% |
| Chester | 7 | 1 | 14.3% |
| Haydock Park | 7 | 0 | 0% |
| Doncaster | 6 | 0 | 0% |
| Chepstow | 5 | 1 | 20% |
| Pontefract | 4 | 2 | 50% |
| Ripon | 4 | 0 | 0% |
| Thirsk | 4 | 0 | 0% |
| Redcar | 4 | 0 | 0% |
| chelmsford | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Nottingham | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Wolverhampton | 3 | 0 | 0% |
| Kempton Park | 3 | 0 | 0% |
| Carlisle | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| Ffos Las | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Lingfield Park | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Goodwood | 1 | 0 | 0% |