E Seymour

The most telling relationship in Seymour's yard is with a horse called Tir Og. Sixteen races together, 3 wins — that's a partnership that has clearly been built on patience and understanding. Getting 3 wins from any horse over 16 outings takes persistence, and the fact that Seymour has kept returning to Tir Og suggests a genuine belief in what the horse can do on the right day.

In the saddle, Calum Hogan has been the yard's most reliable ally. Together they've turned 13 rides into 3 winners, winning nearly 1 in every 4 races — a win rate of 23% that comfortably outperforms the yard's overall average. When a jockey and trainer click like that, it usually comes down to communication and trust, and Seymour clearly has both with Hogan.

One detail that stands out is how the yard performs when the ground gets heavy and wet. From just 3 races in those conditions, Seymour has sent out 1 winner — a 33% win rate, or 1 in 3. Small sample, yes, but worth noting. Some trainers shy away from wet ground; Seymour seems to embrace it, and the horses appear to back that up.

Still early days for a three-year-old training operation, but the trajectory here is genuinely encouraging. The win rate is climbing, the key partnerships are deepening, and there's a clear identity forming around how this yard operates. E Seymour is one to keep an eye on.