Anthony Carson

The most telling number is the partnership with jockey William Carson, who has been the yard's go-to rider. Sixteen races together without a winner is a tough run by any measure. When a trainer and jockey combine that regularly, you'd expect at least two or three wins to fall their way by chance alone — so this is a streak that stands out. Similarly, the horse Tam Lin has run five times for the yard without hitting the mark, making it one of the more frustrating individual partnerships in the stable.

What softens the picture slightly is context. Carson only started training in 2021, which means he's still in the relatively early stages of building a yard. Last year's 8% win rate — roughly 1 win in every 12 races — showed the operation was capable of competing. The question now is whether this season represents a rough patch or something that needs addressing more fundamentally. With 39 runners already sent out, it isn't a case of a yard that hasn't tried. The opportunities have been there.

For a small yard still finding its feet, breaking that duck will matter enormously. One winner can shift the mood of an entire season.