There are trainers who have spent decades building a reputation, and then there are those just finding their feet. James William Kenny firmly belongs in the second camp — his career in the training ranks stretches back only to November 2025, making him about as new to the job as it gets.Based on TrackLab's analysis
A snapshot of this trainer's performance over the last 12 months
6
Races
1
Wins
16.7%
Win rate
avg ~10%
50%
Top-3 rate
avg ~30%
🔍 Full analysis
Our model's view, based on this trainer's record and recent runs
TrackLab's trainer breakdown
The early numbers are modest but quietly encouraging. In his first six runners, one has won — that is roughly 1 in every 6 races, or a win rate of 17%. For context, many established trainers operating at a similar level would be pleased with that return, so for someone still in their first year it is a reasonable platform to build from. Six runners is, of course, a very small sample — a single good week could double the tally, and a quiet spell could change the picture entirely. The honest truth is that it is simply too early to draw firm conclusions.
What will matter now is whether Kenny can keep runners coming through the yard, find horses that suit his methods, and gradually let the record tell a more complete story. Every trainer starts somewhere, and this is where his story begins.
📈 Form trend
How this trainer's win rate has changed month by month
Monthly win rate
2025–2026
0%
Nov
0%
Dec
0%
Jan
0%
Feb
100%
Mar
🎯 Where this trainer does best
Results split by ground, race level and track shape