Colin Bowe

His most regular jockey is Sean Flanagan, who has been in the saddle for 14 of Bowe's runners and produced 1 win together — a 7% win rate, or just under 1 in 14 rides. It's a working relationship that hasn't yet sparked into anything particularly productive. The horse he has raced most frequently is October Hill, but their five outings together have yet to produce a win, which is the kind of statistic that will be on Bowe's mind every time that horse loads into the stalls.

On wet or muddy ground, Bowe has managed 1 win from 12 races — 8% — which is marginally better than his overall season average, though still modest. At four years in, most trainers are beginning to find their feet and build momentum. The numbers suggest Bowe is still searching for his best level, and this season has been a step backwards rather than forwards. The next few months will matter.